JOINRepresentation & voice
Serving as the collective voice for our members, representing their interests to government bodies, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders.
Policy development & analysis
Developing policy positions and recommendations that align with the interests of our members. We analyze current and proposed legislation to understand its impact on the industry and provide expert insights.
Advocacy and lobbying
Actively engaging with lawmakers, regulators, and other decision-makers to advocate for policies that support the industry’s growth and sustainability. This can involve direct lobbying, participating in public consultations, and submitting formal comments on proposed regulations.
Stakeholder engagement
Building and maintaining relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including government officials, industry partners, and the public.
Policy updates
Ensuring that members are informed about relevant policy developments, regulatory changes, and other critical issues that could affect their strategies and operations.
Education and training
Providing educational resources and training to members on compliance with regulations, best practices in advocacy, and understanding the policy landscape.
Research and data analysis
Conducting and commissioning research to support advocacy efforts, providing data and evidence to back policy positions and demonstrate the industry’s value and impact.
Coalition building
Forming coalitions with other organizations and industries to strengthen advocacy efforts and present a united front on common issues.
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Latest policy updates from around the globe
STM prepares comments for AI and copyright consultations in the Asia-Pacific region
Following other governments, the National Copyright Administration in China and the Intellectual Copyright Office in Malaysia have opened consultations on the topics of AI and copyright. China’s draft regulations avoid proposing any new exception, and STM’s response supports this choice. The Malaysian government is more open to the idea, although a concrete proposal hasn’t been…
EU Commission publishes feasibility study on TDM right reservation registry
The EU Commission has published a feasibility study looking into the possibility of setting up a registry for text and data mining (TDM). The proposed registry would facilitate the expression by rightsholders of right reservation on their content for TDM purposes (which preserves licensing routes) and, at the same time, make it easier for AI companies to…
India and EU start talks for association to Horizon Europe
Official negotiations have started for India to join the EU’s Horizon Europe research programme from 2027. They would follow a number of other non-neighbouring countries which have negotiated their association, including Canada, Japan, New Zealand and Australia, and the Republic of Korea.
Public Access, Copyright, and Publications Reporting Federally Funded Research
When the government funds research, it also has a fundamental interest in seeing it published; ensuring that research arising from federal funding is disseminated as widely as possible, with appropriate quality and integrity. It has long recognised this interest by encouraging researchers to publish in peer‑reviewed journals. At the same time, longstanding policy and legal…