12 September 2011
Copyright term extended
COPYRIGHT TERM SUCCESSFULLY EXTENDED
12 SEPTEMBER 2011
AFTER ALMOST TEN YEARS OF CAMPAIGNING, PERFORMERS AND RECORD COMPANIES HAVE WON A FAIR COPYRIGHT TERM.
On Monday 12 September 2011, the Council of the European Union agreed to extend the copyright term for performers and record companies from 50 to 70 years from release of the recording.
