NLA Copyright decision
It appears a decision has been been made in the high profile Meltwater &PRCA/NLA tribunal, in a somewhat confused and legally complex copyright battle.
If you take the time to read it, some of it has vaguely amusing references to the confrontational stance taken by both sides. It’s a document that would keep the campaign for Plain English amused for hours, although I imagine it’s a hugely simplified version of the legalese actually argued.
Sadly, none of it seems to focus on the right of a person or organisation to know/receive information about what’s being said about them, but if I’ve read it correctly, the NLA has had to give a fair amount on pricing and Meltwater/the PRCA has had to give a lot on principle.
Bottom line? We (as PR professionals) should have some clarity on pricing within the next two months, and should expect to have to pay an NLA fee, albeit reduced, and for anything we copy to send on to clients.
Tags: PR, public relations
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February 14, 2012 3:58 pm
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