Extension of rights in sound recordings and performances to foreign nationals

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Summary The UK is party to various international agreements on copyright and related rights. Under these agreements, the UK extends protection to works (such as music and books) and performances from other countries. In return, those countries provide protection to works and performances from the UK. This enables the UK creative industries to secure remuneration

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UK PatLib Network

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Guidance UK PatLib Network The UK Patent Library Network provide users with local access to patent, trade mark, designs and copyright information. From: Intellectual Property Office Published 16 June 2015 Last updated 15 January 2024 — See all updates Get emails about this page Documents UK PatLib contact information HTML Details The Patent Libraries (PatLibs)

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Consultation on eligibility for right to be paid from broadcasting and public playing of music

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Press release Consultation on eligibility for right to be paid from broadcasting and public playing of music Recording artists, record labels, collecting societies, broadcasters and public venues are invited to share their views by 11 March 2024. From: Intellectual Property Office Published 15 January 2024 the government is considering changes to how foreign record labels

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Extension of public performance rights to foreign nationals

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Open consultation Extension of public performance rights to foreign nationals From: Intellectual Property Office Published 15 January 2024 Get emails about this page Summary The government is seeking views on changes to how foreign nationals qualify for broadcasting and performance rights in UK copyright law This consultation closes at midday on 11 March 2024 Consultation

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Information Commissioner’s Office launches consultation series on generative AI

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The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has launched a consultation series on generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), examining how aspects of data protection law should apply to the development and use of the technology.  Generative AI models are being used across the economy to create new content, from music to computer code. The first consultation examines when

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