NLA takes PRCA & Meltwater to High Court over web licences

London, 25 June 2010 - Having initially learned about the NLA's decision to take Meltwater and the PRCA to court through the press, both parties have only just received the papers concerning this claim.

While we understand that the industry will want clarification on this issue, we do not see this development as cause for concern.

Naturally, we are reviewing the papers in consultation with our legal advisors. But not wishing to prejudice our case with the Copyright Tribunal, which we believe to be strong, we will study the NLA's claim before responding.

We remain confident, however, that the NLA's proposals for a web licence are flawed and that the courts will support our views on this.

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If you have any questions about this, please contact:

Richard Ellis, PRCA communications director - 07779 10 27 58 or richard.ellis@prca.org.uk or

Jens-Petter Glittenberg, Meltwater business development - 08453 700 655 or meltwater@octopuscomms.net.

Further relevant articles:

Copyright tribunal rejects NLA challenge

PRCA & Meltwater Group force NLA climbdown

NLA hyperlink tax being challenged in Copyright Tribunal

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