Naar 95 jaar

Persbericht Europees Parlement: Music copyright to be extended to 95 years. Copyright term for music recordings must be extended from 50 years to 95 years, says legislation approved on Thursday by the Legal Affairs Committee.

Increasing the term of copyright protection would ensure that performers and producers continue to receive royalties for 95 years from the first publication or performance of their song, according to a Commission proposal backed by the committee. The approved report, drafted by Brian Crowley (UEN, IE), amends existing legislation to increase the copyright protection for music compositions on physical devices (i.e. digital forms are excluded) to 95 years. A dedicated fund for session musicians was also approved by the committee.

Lees het persbericht hier.