On 08 March 2012, Center for Law and Policy (CLP) and Intellectual Property Organization of Pakistan (IPO) jointly organized a talk, titled “Protection of IP Rights and the Role of Collective Management Organization,” for artists, art students, and lawyers. The speaker was Ang Kwee Tiang [Regional Director, International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC), Singapore].
Mr. Tiang started by explaining the concept of intellectual property, its kinds, and its relevance to art. He then explained the various measures that have been adopted in different developed countries for the protection of artists. He focused on the concept of collective management organization (CMO) and highlighted its importance for Pakistani artists.
This was followed by a Q&A session during which Mr. Tiang and the audience discussed a wide range of issues related to IP and art.
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