The Hargreaves Report

The Hargreaves Report, officially titled "The Hargreaves Review of Intellectual Property and Growth," was published in 2011 in the UK. It aimed to modernize intellectual property (IP) laws to promote innovation and economic growth. The report emphasized the need for a balance between protecting creators' rights and ensuring public access to information. Key recommendations included reforms to copyright, making it easier to use creative works, and developing a more flexible IP framework that better supports digital technologies. Overall, it sought to create an environment that fosters creativity while benefiting society as a whole.