On 1st May 2017, the International Authors Forum (IAF) along with our partners Public Lending Right International (PLRI), supported an event at the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) in Geneva, …
International Conference on Artist’s Resale Right
On April 28th the International Conference on the Artist’s Resale Right (ARR) took place at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in Geneva. The conference opened with a history of …
Intervention by the International Authors Forum at the SCCR34 on Education Exceptions
As the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) held the 34th session of its Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights (SCCR) Barbara Hayes spoke on behalf of the IAF to …
Intervention by the International Authors Forum at the SCCR34 on the Artist’s Resale Right
At the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) held the 34th session of its Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights (SCCR), Barbara Hayes spoke on behalf of the IAF to …
Joint letter signed by more than 400 defending absolute territorial exclusivity in the AV sector
On 2 May 2017, 411 trade organisations, companies and European film and TV executives from the audiovisual sector signed a letter highlighting their concerns about EU proposals that could prevent …
12th International Public Lending Right Conference, Paris, September 2017
The 12th International PLR Conference will be held in Paris between 25 and 27 September 2017 and will be hosted by the French PLR organisation, SOFIA. More information on conference …
IAF Position Statement on Artists Resale Right
The International Authors Forum has released a position statement making clear the IAF’s stance on the need for Artists Resale Right internationally. The Artist’s Resale Right (ARR) entitles creators (authors) …