World Intellectual Property Org. Conference Panel 4

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 4. COLLECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT AND RELATED RIGHTS - DEVELOPING COUNTRIES AND REGIONAL PERSPECTIVES

Issues to discuss: What are the main problems encountered by societies in developing countries? The management of national and international repertoire. The role of governments and/or judiciary in the establishment and running of collective management organizations. The integration of regional entities in the worldwide network o collective management organizations: the objective of the Caribbean Copyright Link (CCL). The "Latinet" network and its successful development. The developments of collective management in Canada, Brazil, Chile, Europe and United States of America: insights and comparison.

Moderator:
Mr. Scot Morris, Director for International Relations, Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA), Sydney, Australia

Speakers:
Ms. Allison Demas, Chief Executive Officer, Copyright Music Organization of Trinidad and Tobago (COTT), Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
Mr. Santiago Schuster Vergara, Director General, Sociedad Chilena del Derecho de Autor (SCD), Santiago, Chile
Mr. Roberto Mello, President, Associacao Brasileira de Musica, Sao Paulo Brazil
Mr. Mario Bouchard, General Counsel, Copyright Board, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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[tiove]

hi I am going to a dissertation on 'how do intellectual property rights affect the global south' If there are any references or opinions you could offer that would be most helpful thanks

[Laembort]

Hrmmm...yes indeed.