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Views sought on UK's copyright licensing system
In light of the recent Hargreaves report and its recommendations on the state of the copyright licensing system in the UK, representatives from the creative industry are being asked to express their views on whether the UK's current copyright licensing system is fit for purpose in the digital age.
Former Ofcom chairman, Richard Hooper, is carrying out a study into whether a new Digital Copyright Exchange would be an appropriate solution within the UK to the problems that exist within copyright law, as raised in the Hargreaves report. The study is independent and will be conducted in two stages - Phase 1 will question the issues surrounding copyright licensing in the digital age and Phase 2 will examine and recommend potential solutions to any issues found.
The IPO website states that Mr Hooper has “invited stakeholders to respond to a call for evidence which asks two questions:
- Whether they agree with the ‘Hargreaves Hypothesis’ - that the current copyright licensing system is not fit for purpose
- Whether they agree with his proposed definitions, including the market definition.”
In order to develop recommendations for a “workable” licensing system, Mr Hooper is requesting “hard data and evidence for or against the main, or parts of the, hypothesis” of the Hargreaves report.
We would encourage ICOMP members to take advantage of opportunities to express their views on issues such as this, should you wish to submit a response to the Call for Evidence, further details can be found here and a response sheet can be found attached to this article. Responses should be sent by email to Mr Richard Hooper by Friday 10 February 2012.
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