There are still places available on the Allegro Training course "Is that copy right?", a guide to intellectual property rights in printed and recorded music. The course is appropriate for staff dealing with music materials or rights clearance. Recent EU directives will be considered.

The course will take place at Bloomsbury Square training Centre, London on Wednesday 4 April 2001

Cost is £175 including lunch, tea and coffee.

OBJECTIVES

At the end of the day delegates will:

have a better understanding of the purpose and nature of intellectual property rights; be more able to help with enquiries on copyright; know where to find help with copyright matters; understand copyright and lending right licensing schemes; be familiar with music hire; be aware of legislation on intellectual property rights

Programme

9.30 Registration & Coffee

10.00 Defining copyright:

The legislation; What rights are protected and for how long?; What are neighbouring rights?

11.15 Coffee

11.30 Printed Music: Permitted exceptions; Performing rights and music hire; Licensing schemes

12.45 Lunch

1.45 Recorded music & multimedia: Multiple rights; Untangling the knot; Permitted exceptions; Licensing schemes

3.00 Tea

3.15 Copyright and the Internet; Does it apply?; Finding out more and keeping up to date; Applying the lessons to the work environment

4.15 Review and feedback

The day will conclude around 4.30pm

To book a place please fax (01865 430652) or e-mail ([log in to unmask]) with details of your name, address, telephone/fax/e-mail, invoice address (if different), order number (if required), any special dietary requirements and the name of the course you wish to attend