Respect Copyright - Encourage Creativity
The British Copyright Council (BCC) was established in 1965 and is a national consultative and advisory body representing organisations of copyright owners and performers and others interested in copyright in the UK.
It lobbies the British Government, the European Commission and Parliament and international bodies such as the World Intellectual Property Organisation on matters of copyright and related issues.
BMR appoints Feargal Sharkey and Andy Heath
Feargal Sharkey and Andy Heath, have been appointed by British Music Rights as its new CEO and Chairman, respectively. Representing decades of experience and a unique multi-faceted insight into the music industry and government relations, both appointments signify a major boost for BMR and Britain’s 50,000-strong community of songwriters, composers and publishers.
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BCC Council expands
Within six months of incorporation one of our main aims has already been achieved, that was to ensure a more representative Council covering a wider range of interests. New members the Copyright Licensing Agency and Phonographic Performance Limited joined in September, followed by the BPI and the Educational Recording Agency in November 2007.
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Heather Ash - Obituary
Heather Ash (nee Rosenblatt) died in November 2007 at the tragically young age of 51 and after a long illness. Heather had a great enthusiasm for copyright, not only as an academic and author, she was also an advocate for copyright creators, composers and authors in particular.
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Copyright tribunal
Council members Authors’ Licensing and Collecting Society and Phonographic Performance Limited have been invited to give evidence to the House of Commons Select Committee on Innovation, Universities & Skills into the work and operation of the Copyright Tribunal. Recommendations arising from the Review of the Tribunal carried out by the UK Intellectual Property Officer were published in Summer 2007 and the Council’s response to the Select Committee supported many of these recommendations and called for urgent implementation.
Publishers Licensing Society Appoints New Chairman
The Publishers Licensing Society (PLS) has announced the appointment of Graham Taylor as Chairman of the non-profit organisation which represents UK publishers on matters relating to collective copyright and licensing.
Graham, who has been a director of PLS and CLA since 2001, replaces Christopher Collins who is retiring from his duties at PLS. He is also Director of Educational, Academic and Professional Publishing at the Publishers Association. And coupled with a publishing career spanning almost 30 years, he is close to issues associated with publishing in a digital age and the public affairs environment in which our industry operates.
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Joanna Cave appointed BCC Vice Chairman
Joanna Cave, Chief Executive of the Design and Artists’ Copyright Society, was appointed as Vice Chairman of the British Copyright Council at its meeting on the 1st February 2007. Joanna, who originally trained as a sculptor, worked as a Chief Executive in arts, education and legal organisations for thirteen years before joining DACS as Chief Executive in 2000.
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'Beyond the Lens'
The Association of Photographers has recently published the 3rd Edition of Beyond the Lens – the definitive guide to rights, ethics and business practice in professional photography. Individual chapters from Beyond the Lens are also available for sale as pdf files from the Association’s website.
For more information go to www.beyond-the-lens.com
'IP and Competitive Strategies in the 21st Century'
By Shahid Alikhan and Raghunath Mashelkar
This new publication looks at intellectual property in the context of the global economy. Its internationally respected authors make a scholarly and incisive presentation of the key issues and benefits of a truly effective regime of intellectual property rights.
For more information go to www.kluwerlaw.com
IMPORTANT NEWS
The Charles Clarke Memorial Lecture - 14th April at the London Book Fair
The Charles Clarke Memorial Lecture by Mr Jukka Liedes, Chairman of WIPO, will take place on 14th April 2008 at 4pm at the London Book Fair, Earl's Court
4.00pm - Lecture: Is copyright fit for the digital generation?
4.30pm - Questions and discussion?
5.00pm - Drinks reception
Charles Clarke is remembered for his dedication to ensuring authors and publishers enjoyed good working relationships and received fair rewards for their creative work.Introducing Copyright Workshops
'Introducing Copyright' serves as an accessible first step for those unsure of how to protect their creative materials. It is held once every four weeks at the British Library and lasts for 2 hours. Information is provided through a Powerpoint presentation with time for practical exercises and questions. These workshops are delivered by the British Library in partnership with the UK Intellectual Property Office. Details of the resources and workshops held at the Business & IP Centre, of the British Library can be found on their website.
