On November 13-14, 2024, Turcu & Turcu was proudly represented by Gabriel N. Turcu at the Sixth Regional Conference on Intellectual Property in the Digital Economy for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). The event, held in Bucharest, was organized by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and focused on the evolving legal landscape of the music industry in the digital environment.
Harmonizing Copyright Concepts Across the EU
During the presentation, we emphasized the urgent need for harmonization of copyright concepts across the European Union. A unified legal framework is essential to ensure the effective enforcement of copyright standards at the EU level, particularly in industries where digital distribution has transformed content creation, monetization, and rights management.
Key Topics Discussed
- Originality as the sole requirement for protecting a work under Romanian law.
- Clarifying the scope of citations – does Romanian law limit citations to excerpts, or does it allow referencing an entire work?
Shaping the Future of Copyright in the Digital Music Industry
As the music industry adapts to digital platforms, streaming services, and AI-generated content, discussions like these are vital in addressing the challenges and opportunities in copyright protection. The conference provided a crucial platform for legal experts, industry professionals, and policymakers to exchange ideas on strengthening IP enforcement, balancing rights, and fostering innovation in the digital age.
At Turcu & Turcu, we remain committed to advancing intellectual property rights, advocating for a strong, harmonized legal framework, and supporting creators, businesses, and rights holders in protecting their work in an increasingly digital world.
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