Is the Second-paid Right of Audio-visual works in Draft Copyright Law Feasible?
On the 6th of July, the State Copyright Bureau published the second copyright law revision draft (hereinafter referred to as “the second draft”), which removed the “phonograms compulsory license” clause and the collective management organization’s “extended management” clause those are controversial in the first draft. The removal is welcomed by right people. In spite of this a new rule in the second draft caused controversy by the Movie Company and investors which is so-called “second paid right” of right people and related individuals. Industry insiders point out, the rule of “second paid right” will lead to the circulation payment which will increase the cost indefinitely. It will cause a negative effect to movie industry’s development. Today, we would like to introduce the rule of “second paid right” and share ideas as follows: