Artists’ Resale Right extended to heirs *

European Union, Ireland - January 17 2012
With effect from 1 January 2012 the provisions of the EU Directive on the resale right for the benefit of the author of an original work of art have been extended in Ireland to the heirs of the artist and will last for a period of 70 years after the death of the artist.

Co-authors: Paul Lavery.

Copyright for performers extended to 70 years *

European Union - November 25 2011
A new Directive has extended the copyright term on sound recordings in the EU from 50 to 70 years.

Co-authors: Annette Hogan.

Review of copyright legislation in Ireland *

Ireland - July 7 2011
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD has set up a Copyright Review Committee, chaired by Dr. Eoin O'Dell of Trinity College, Dublin, to examine current Irish copyright legislation framework to identify any areas that might be deemed to create barriers to innovation and to make recommendations to resolve any problems identified.

Co-authors: Lorraine Power.