EU to push on music copyright

Article reports that the European Commission is expected to push ahead soon with reforms that would allow European singers and musicians to enjoy proceeds from their work for many more years.

United Kingdom: Intellectual Property Office: Press Release, 18.7.08: UK-IPO response to the European Commission’s proposal to extend the term of copyright protection http://www.ipo.gov.uk/press/press-release/press-release-2008/press-release-20080718.htm

Website: European Composer & Songwriter Alliance (ECSA) http://www.composeralliance.org/

ESO: Background information http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-performing-artists-no-longer-be-the-poor-cousins-of-the-music-business-charlie-mccreevy/

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