World Intellectual Property Org. Conference Panel 3



On Oct. 17-19, hundreds of experts from around the world and Music Row came to Vanderbilt Law School to discuss and debate issues such as how artists, songwriters and authors are paid for use of their work and how to legally distribute music, videos and other works protected by intellectual property as part of a conference sponsored by Vanderbilt, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC). Vanderbilt professor of law and director of the international legal studies program, Larry Helfer collaborated with music rights organizations BMI, ASCAP and SESAC for the conference. PANEL DISCUSSION 3. LICENSING, DOCUMENTATION AND DISTRIBUTION ISSUES IN THE MANAGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT AND RELATED RIGHTS Issues to discuss: Conditions and licensing techniques. Fee structures. Collection and distribution of fees. New uses for modern technology. Reciprocal representation agreements between collective management organizations. Licensing and orphan works. Special licensing issues. Interface between technological protection measures (TPM) and private copying. Tracking performances and paying royalties. Moderator: Mr. Vincent Candilora, Senior Vice President, Director of Licensing, American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), Nashville, TN Speakers: Mr. Michael Steinberg, Vice President, Business Affairs, Licensing, Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI), New York, NY Mr. Greg Riggle, Vice President, Broadcast Licensing, SESAC Inc., Nashville, TN Mr. Alan Balchin, Executive Director, Data Management, Performing Rights Society (PRS), London, United Kingdom Mr. John L. Simson, Executive Director, SoundExchange Inc., Washington, D.C., Mr. Gary Churgin, Chief Executive Officer, Harry Fox, New York, NY

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