Copyright & related rights
We are responsible for formulating and delivering UK policy copyright & related rights. The following detail the latest position on the main issues that we deal with:
Artist's resale right
This right entitles authors of original works of art (including for example paintings, engravings, sculpture, ceramics) to a royalty each time one of their works is resold in a sale involving an art market professional.
The collective administration of copyright royalties
Details about a Recommendation to promote easier cross-border licensing of online music within the EU.
Copyright aquis
The copyright acquis is a European Commission launched programme that intends to simplify, and where necessary remove, unnecessary European legislation.
Copyright term
Details of the term of protection for sound recordings and performer’s rights.
The WIPO broadcasters' treaty
International negotiations are ongoing to try to finalise a text for the Treaty updating protection for broadcasters.
