Ralli's Blog – November 2010 Archive (4)

From folklore to IP infringement, Kenya’s creative sector is stepping up

During a recent visit to Kenya at the behest of The British Council, I spoke with representatives of businesses in the creative sector. They operate in an uncertain legal context: the first statute dealing with intellectual property was only passed in 2001, and the population is still adapting to a world where it is possible, at least in theory, to earn a living from their brains. Despite the difficulties of some aspects of the prevailing culture, the poverty, and…

Added by Ralli on November 24, 2010 — Defero Law

It Takes Two - A Guide to Collaboration 19th November 2010

Pro·Manchester Breakfast Event: 19th November 2010 - 08:00 - 09:30

Royal Northern College of Music, 24 Oxford Road

Cost: Free

Speaker: Keith Arrowsmith, Head of Intellectual Property & Media, Ralli

Collaboration, whether it's a merger, joint venture or selling services to other professionals is often…

Added by Ralli on November 16, 2010 — 2 Comments

Charities and not-for-profit organisations set to pay music royalties

Phonographic Performance Ltd and PRS for Music have announced new arrangements for charities and not-for-profit organisations, which means that these organisations will be obliged to pay royalties in respect of recordings of music played at their premises from 01 January 2011.