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IFPI statement on the publication of the EU Priority Third Countries Report 2021
4th May 2021 – The European Commission has published its EU Priority Countries Report (here) in order to strengthen the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights (IPR) in countries outside of the European Union. The report identifies “priority countries” in which the state of IPR protection gives rise to the greatest level of concern […]
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Comment from IFPI on the Helsinki Court of Appeal’s decision in The Pirate Bay case
30th April 2021 – We welcome the decision from the court today. Copyright infringement harms the music ecosystem and prevents music creators from being fairly compensated. Right holders have been forced to pursue The Pirate Bay across multiple jurisdictions in Europe over a ten-year period. Despite a vast number of court decisions confirming the illegality […]
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Frances Moore named in Billboard’s International Power Players List
27th April 2021 – Frances Moore, Chief Executive of IFPI, has been named as one of Billboard’s International Power Players. The list, revealed today, recognises ‘industry leaders at over 100 companies who are driving the success of music business outside the U.S.’. Included alongside Moore is IFPI’s Asia Regional Director, Jenny Wong. Read the full […]
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Comment from IFPI on Court of Appeal of England and Wales decision in TuneIn case
26th March 2021 – Today’s decision by the Court of Appeal of England and Wales confirms that TuneIn can only operate with appropriate licences from right holders and therefore cannot continue to blatantly disregard its obligation to ensure that its service is lawful. This is a big win for those investing in and creating music, […]
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IFPI issues Global Music Report 2021
Global recorded music revenues grow 7.4% Read IFPI’s State of the Industry here Explore the report online at our microsite here The global recorded music market grew by 7.4% in 2020, the sixth consecutive year of growth, according to IFPI, the organisation that represents the recorded music industry worldwide. Figures released today in IFPI’s Global […]
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BTS’ MAP OF THE SOUL : 7 tops IFPI’s 2020 Global Album Sales Chart
Photo: Image of BTS receiving the IFPI Global Album Sales Award, and Global Album All Format Award (courtesy of Big Hit Entertainment) 11th March 2021 – IFPI, the organisation that represents the recorded music industry worldwide, has announced that BTS’ MAP OF THE SOUL : 7 is the winner of 2020’s IFPI Global Album Sales Chart. The […]
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