Copyright Tribunal

Musical copyright: Baying at the moon over code

30-Nov-2011 By Peter Coulson

I think that Brigid Simmonds, chief executive of the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA), is right when she calls for some kind of voluntary code on musical copyright fees.

PPL chief warns refunds ruling is 'unfinished business'

09-Jun-2010 By James Wilmore

PPL boss Fran Nevrkla has warned that he regards a ruling force the firm to pay £20m of refunds to pubs as "unfinished business". Speaking at the...

Pubs could wait a year for PPL refunds

23-Oct-2009 By John Harrington

Licensees could be forced to wait up to a year before they can claim back money from music licensing body PPL following a major legal ruling. The...

Pubs due refunds on PPL licence fees

22-Oct-2009 By Gemma McKenna

Pubs can claim millions of pounds in refunds after the trade won a major legal victory against PPL over background music played in pubs.

Ruling on music fees expected next month

03-Aug-2009 By James Wilmore

A decision on whether pubs will get a reduction in fees for playing recorded music and a possible rebate is expected early next month. The Copyright...

Trade wins landmark music licence battle

21-Nov-2008 By Ewan Turney

The trade has won a landmark legal battle against the Phongraphic Performance Limited (PPL) that could save pubs millions of pounds in music licensing.

Hope for cut in music fees after landmark legal win

21-Nov-2008 By James Wilmore

Pubs could enjoy a major cut in the fees they have to pay for playing background music after a landmark legal victory in the High Court today. The...