Copyright

You are required to write a 1,500-word essay evaluating the copyright framework in the music industry and
analysing the importance of copyright administration and royalty collection.
Your essay should include the following topics:
 Current UK IP law and music
 The roles, representation and processes of the UK collection societies
 The role and effect of music royalties on a songwriter or musician’s career
 Current and future challenges for collection societies and IP law
Your paper must follow standard academic conventions (i.e. third person narrative, in-text citations, reference
list etc).