IP Democracy: Commission Proposes EU Music Licensing Scheme

The European Commission proposed yesterday a new online music licensing scheme that could make it easier for companies to jump into the online music business in Europe. The Commission’s recommendation proposes the elimination of territorial restrictions for music licensing (there are 26 countries in the EU), but also allows rights holders to determine the territory of their choice if a pan-EU license doesn’t fit their plans.

The recommendation also includes provisions for governance of the EU licensing scheme, how disputes are settled and the accountability of collective rights managers.

Posted by Cynthia Brumfield on October 13, 2005 10:26 AM to IP Democracy