Copyright and related rights policy issues
We are responsible for formulating and delivering UK policy on copyright and related rights. The following detail the latest position on the main issues that we deal with:
© The future: Keeping ahead of the game
David Lammy, Minister for Higher Education and Intellectual Property, has launched an Intellectual Property Office initiative on the future direction of copyright.
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.
Copyright term
Latest details on the term of protection for sound recordings and performers' rights.
Music licensing review
Details of a new consultation in respect of certain copyright exemptions which apply to playing recorded music in public
European green paper
The European Commission has issued a green paper on copyright in the knowledge economy.
Copyright exceptions
Information about the follow-up to the Gowers Review of intellectual property which made various recommendations including several to amend the current copyright exceptions regime.
Orphan works
The term ‘orphan works’ is used to describe works protected by copyright where the copyright holder cannot be traced
Content online
In January 2008 the European Commission issued a Communication on Creative Content Online setting out four areas where they considered further action was required in relation to the creation and circulation of creative content online.
Action on illicit P2P file-sharing
Information about the follow-up to the Gowers Review of intellectual property which considered the need for regulatory action to tackle the issue of illicit Peer-to-Peer (P2P) filesharing.