Legislation
The Book Industry’s Anti‑Piracy Strategies
How Publishers Are Fighting Back in a Digital‑First World Book piracy has become one of the most persistent challenges facing ...
The business of book rights
Book rights are the economic and strategic engine of the publishing industry. Beyond the printed page, they determine how a ...
The VAT on Books Across the European Union in 2025
The VAT applied to books within the European Union is one of the most complex and uneven fiscal frameworks in ...
The European Accessibility Act
A Turning Point for Inclusive Digital Reading The digital reading landscape in Europe is undergoing a profound transformation. With the ...
Primary Rights in Book Publishing
When you sign a publishing agreement, the first thing you’re likely to encounter is the grant of primary rights—the foundational ...
Narrator Agreements and Voice Licensing in Audiobooks
Behind every compelling audiobook is a voice that brings the story to life. But what rights and responsibilities come with ...
Understanding Audiobook Rights
As audiobooks continue to surge in popularity, the rights surrounding their production and distribution have become a critical part of ...
GDPR and Data Privacy: What Businesses Need to Know
In an era where personal data is more valuable than ever, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has become a crucial ...
Book Rights Management: Protecting Authors and Publishers in the Digital Age
In the ever-evolving publishing industry, book rights management plays a crucial role in safeguarding intellectual property, ensuring fair compensation, and ...
Book Rights in the Digital Publishing Era: What You Need to Know
Why managing rights is a strategic necessity in 2025 and beyond In the traditional publishing world, rights management was often ...
Digital Rights Management (DRM) for Ebooks: What You Need to Know
Protect your content without sacrificing the reader experience Digital publishing opens up incredible opportunities—but also raises concerns about piracy, unauthorized ...
New Regulation on Digital Books in Europe: Impact and Opportunities.
The digital publishing ecosystem in Europe is undergoing a major regulatory transformation. As of 2024, several EU member states have ...