Definition of Directive 2011/77/EU
Directive 2011/77/EU on the term of protection of copyright and certain related rights amended Directive 2006/116/EC and extended the duration of performers' and producers' rights in phonograms (also known as sound recordings) from 50 to 70 years. It was passed by the Council of the European Union on 12 September 2011 after the European Parliament passed it on 23 April 2009 establishing a term of 70 years, lower than the 95 years the European Commission had proposed on 16 July 2008.
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What is Directive 2011/77/EU?
Directive 2011/77/EU on the term of protection of copyright and certain related rights amended Directive 2006/116/EC and extended the duration of performers' and producers' rights in phonograms (also known as sound recordings) from 50 to 70 years.