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The public domain and 5 things not covered by copyright
by Timothy Vollmer Copyright post![](https://creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/OG-CopyrightWeek-1024x512.png)
We’re taking part in Copyright Week, a series of actions and discussions supporting key principles that should guide copyright policy. Every day this week, various groups are taking on different elements of the law, and addressing what’s at stake, and what we need to do to make sure that copyright promotes creativity and innovation. Today’s…
Announcing Swedish Translation of 4.0 License!
by Kristina Alexanderson About CC, Licenses & Tools post![](https://creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/6051120264_8a8c59731f_z.jpg)
We are so happy to announce our official translation of 4.0 into Swedish. Now all Swedish speakers can benefit from the 4.0 licenses in their own language.
Communia publishes position papers to untangle lackluster EU copyright proposal
by Timothy Vollmer Copyright post![](https://creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/freedom-of-panorama-1024x397.png)
In September 2016 the European Commission released its proposed changes to copyright in the EU. Unfortunately, the proposal fails to deliver on the promise for a modern copyright law in Europe. Creative Commons is a founding member of the Communia Association, which has been hard at work advocating for positive changes to the Commission’s plan.…
What does “open” mean in Nigeria? Reflections on a Nigerian Roundtable with Stakeholders
by Kayode Yussuf Events post![](https://creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/31615703515_fbf4de9370_z.jpg)
In the area of knowledge governance today, it is no longer in doubt that ‘open’ is an important and emerging paradigm and philosophy.
I can’t wait for 2016 to be over
by Ryan Merkley About CC post![](https://creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/ryan-shirt.jpg)
I truly believe that if we want the world to be more equitable, accountable, and accessible to all, we have to build it together.
A Conversation with the Conversation: transforming journalism with a CC license
by Jennie Rose Halperin Copyright post![](https://creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Screen-Shot-2016-12-21-at-5.40.04-PM-1024x487.png)
Independent, open, not-for-profit news sources can help safeguard against the spread of misinformation, particularly on the viral web. The Conversation takes their role as journalists, researchers, and academics seriously. As an international nonprofit producing strong independent journalism, their aim is brings important academic research to the Web through editorial curation and collaboration. Launched in 2011…
La Cumbre Global de Creative Commons. Los comunes y el intercambio: ¿y ahora qué sigue?
by Alison Pearce, Scann About CC postEstamos orgullosos de anunciar que el registro a la Cumbre Global de CC está abierto, junto con el llamado para que la comunidad envíe sus propuestas. Por favor, consideren unirse a nosotros, tanto como si son colaboradores desde hace tiempo o son nuevos en la comunidad de CC. ¡Esperamos verlos a todos en el hermoso…
The 2017 CC Global Summit: Sharing and the Commons – What’s Next?
by Alison Pearce About CC post![](https://creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/6153035729_7d0710310f_z.jpg)
We’re proud to announce that summit registration is now open, along with our call for community submissions. Please consider joining us, whether you are a longtime contributor, or new to the CC community.
The top of the commons 2016: Favorites from our community of commoners
by Jennie Rose Halperin Uncategorized post![](https://creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/jeff-gill-caterpillar.gif)
2016 is almost at a close, and our global communities are as busy as ever. Around the world, diverse groups are working together to create meaningful connections and light up the commons.
Reviving archives through remix: How a Dutch archival project is reinvigorating electronic music
by Jennie Rose Halperin Open Culture post![](https://creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/lakker.jpg)
What does it mean to listen to the past through a truly modern lens? This is the question the Dutch project re:vive seeks to answer.