Press release: New government proposals outlining how UK law will incorporate an EC Directive affecting thousands of UK artists have been criticised by British artists and managers. The plans, which took four years to navigate EC and UK Law, were published … Read more
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FAC and MMF Disappointed with Copyright Term Extension Proposals
January 14, 2013 BY fac admin
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FAC statement on EU Copyright Extension
September 19, 2011 BY admin
The FAC welcomes the news that on the 12th of September 2011, the Council of the EU agreed to extend the copyright term for recordings from 50 to 70 years from release. It has taken nearly 10 years of hard campaigning by PPL, The Musicians Union and others to get to this point. This will go some way to bringing performers rights in line with author’s rights who enjoy protection of their works until 70 years after their death.
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FAC response to Government IP position
August 4, 2011 BY admin
In light of the Government’s response to the Hargreaves Review, the Featured Artists Coalition (FAC) is issuing the following statement:
“We welcome the Government’s response and hope that the next, more detailed consultation process doesn’t serve to dilute the strength of Hargreaves recommendations. Read more
FAC / MMF Letter To Prime Minister
June 10, 2011 BY admin
A letter to David Cameron referring to Professor Ian Hargreaves’ recent ‘Digital Opportunity’ report on intellectual property and copyright, which recommends a one-stop Digital Copyright Exchange.
Dear Mr. Cameron,
We welcome Professor Hargreaves’ recent review, especially his proposals for the creation of a Digital Copyright Exchange. His common sense, pragmatic approach to the licensing of digital music rights is exactly what our industry needs. Read more
FAC Submission to Hargreaves Review of Intellectual Property and Growth
March 8, 2011 BY admin
In the UK, Professor Ian Hargreaves is currently leading an independent review for the government into how the intellectual property system can better drive growth and innovation. The issues being considered could have a major impact the way music will … Read more
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