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Performers to receive stronger intellectual property rights

Intellectual property (IP) protection will be ramped up for artistic performers after a new treaty was signed in the UK on Wednesday.

The new World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) treaty includes new standards to safeguard audiovisual material used by actors, dancers, singers and musicians.

Performers will be given a number of international rights, including the right to control broadcasting, copying and distribution of their acts.

This agreement has been developed from an earlier agreement that outlined similar measures for performances captured in sound.

Minister for IP, Lord Younger, commented: “Today’s signing marks a significant breakthrough in providing better protection for those in the creative arts.

“The treaty recognises the value of creative artists whose performances we enjoy in our cinemas, at the theatre and on television.

“This treaty adds to the measures that the government is pursuing in creating the right environment for a stronger creative industry sector in the UK.”

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Miranda Dobson .