This review discusses options for improving licensing processes in the digital era. Following a recommendation from Professor Ian Hargreaves to establish a cross sectoral Digital Copyright Exchange, the Government appointed Richard Hooper CBE in November 2011 to lead an independent review. The review was conducted in two phases. Phase 1 – the diagnostic phase –...

Finding that the UK's intellectual property framework is falling behind, especially with regard to copyright, this independent review makes ten recommendations to support innovation and economic growth in the digital age.