MEPs back extension of music rights

Article reports that performers and record producers could enjoy increased royalties after the European Parliament voted on the 23 April 2009 in favour of an extension of copyright protection from 50 to 70 years.

ESO: Background information: Do not enclose the cultural commons http://www.europeansources.info/record/do-not-enclose-the-cultural-commons/

European Parliament: Press Release, 23.4.09: Music copyright to be extended to 70 years for performers http://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/expert/infopress_page/058-54192-111-04-17-909-20090422IPR54191-21-04-2009-2009-false/default_en.htm

European Commission: Press Release: PRES/09/627: Commission welcomes Parliament vote on copyright term http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/09/627&format=DOC&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en

BBC News, 23.4.09: Musicians in line for cash boost http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8014734.stm

EurActiv, 29.4.09: Music copyright still divisive, despite MEPs’ backing http://www.euractiv.com/innovation-enterprise/music-copyright-divisive-despite-news-221787

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