[cma-l] Fw: Copyright Licensing Agency

[Bill Best]

Hi Sandra

As others on this list have pointed out it is unlikely that a community
radio station, operating in the normal manner, would be subject to the
Copyright & Related Rights Regulations.

The website of the Copyright Licensing Agency states:

"If your organisation copies or distributes print or electronic extracts
from books, journals or magazines without direct permission from the
copyright owner then you are likely to be breaking the law".

And .goes on to say

"If you are unsure whether you actually need a CLA licence then we recommend
that you carry out our online risk assessment. It only takes two minutes to
complete, is completely confidential and will give you an immediate
assessment of whether you need a licence.

Click here to start the online risk assessment

http://www.cla.co.uk/do_i_need_a_licence/assessment

By completing the online assessment you can quickly assess whether you are
likely to require a licence.

Hope that helps and best regards

Bill
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On 20 January 2011 13:16, sandra martin <sandra.martin at saintfm.org.uk>wrote:

>   Hi
>
> Has anyone come across this copyright licensing before and if so have they
> felt the need to pay?
>
> thanks
>
> Sandra Amey-martin
> Station Manager
> Saint FM 94.7
>
>  *From:* Hardeep Mudhar <Hardeep.Mudhar at cla.co.uk>
> *Sent:* Thursday, January 20, 2011 12:30 PM
> *To:* sandra.martin at saintfm.org.uk
> *Subject:* FW: Copyright Licensing Agency
>
>
> Dear Ms Martin,
>
>
>
> *RE: The Copyright & Related Rights Regulations 2003 SI No 2498*
>
> **
>
> I am writing further to my email dated 19/11/2010 regarding your company’s
> current arrangements to ensure the legal copying and scanning of copyright
> publications.  I have not yet received a response.
>
>
>
> I note that your business does not hold a licence from CLA ensuring the
> lawful copying of copyright works from published media. This is despite
> important changes to the law which took effect in 2003 which prompted
> thousands of other UK businesses and PLCs to apply for a licence. I enclose
> information concerning this issue and the CLA Business Licence for your
> attention.
>
>
>
> The change in law means that, with very few exceptions, any commercial
> organisation now wishing to copy or reuse copyright articles and information
> from published magazines, journals, periodicals or books (or cuttings from
> these editions) will require a CLA licence or other statutory authority to
> ensure lawful copying. Many businesses will have relied upon the limited
> “fair dealing” exceptions in the past when making copies from published
> editions but this defense no longer applies.
>
>
>
> Typically copying might occur for market research, communications, press
> office, marketing, PR or competitor intelligence purposes. We also know from
> the surveys we conduct in businesses that copies are made for case studies,
> business profiles, company announcements, health and safety, director
> biographies, legal work, management information etc.
>
>
>
> The enclosed Business Licence permits photocopying from millions of
> magazines, journals, periodicals and published editions in addition to
> scanning and email delivery. The cost of a licence is based upon your
> business sector – SIC 92 Band B CLA Rate Card, and the number of
> ‘Professional Employees (managers and above and all staff holding a
> professional qualification) in your business.
>
>
>
> Please contact me on *02074003142* or *Hardeep.mudhar at cla.co.uk* to
> discuss your organisation's licence requirements. I attach a CLA licence
> application form for your urgent attention*. Please pay particular
> attention to the section covering indemnity for past copying**. It is CLA
> policy to backdate the licence for a minimum of two years.*
>
> * *
>
> If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me, or consult
> your own independent legal advisor as soon as possible.
>
>
>
> I would appreciate your early response in this matter.
>
>
>
> Yours Sincerely
>
> Hardeep.
>
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