Information Sheet 32 - Copyright Updated
Once again the issue of Copyright and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) has reared its head thanks to the BIHA. Please do not drawn in by statements being made by BIHA as there is no doubt that Disney are just looking at ways of getting the information out on Copyright and IPR to as many hirers as possible. Claims that a united front may bring Disney to alter their stance in respect of their Copyright and IPR are totally misguided.
Here at TIPE we want you to have the best information available and on this issue we have spent the last 2 days reviewing Information Sheet 32 which covers these issues in a simplified form. We are not suggesting that Disney or anyone else is about to embark on another attack on our industry but you do need to be aware of the issues. You should also be aware that NO UK manufacturer of inflatables has a licence to produce any of the TV, Film or Comic characters nor are they likely to get one. We have noted that some manufacturers have added notes on their publicity material to that effect. You need to consider carefully what artwork you ask for.
We have condensed 100's of pages of information into just 13 pages and I stress that if you want to check further follow the various links and you will get access and blow your mind away.
Should you be unfortunate enough to have a Copyright or IPR issue raised against your company then please contact the TIPE office immediately and we will give you all the guidance we can. Issues are raised normally via email or letter and in either case you should not ignore them. In most incidents Companies that are caught infringing Copyright/IPR will find that they will need to destroy offending kit, remove/destroy and publicity material, sign a cease using any Copyright/IPR material immediately and in the future, produce records of income from that kit and pay all of the income plus any costs.
Information Sheet 32 is available through the TIPE subscribers web site or by following this link.
PIPA Prepares To Launch New Web Site
PIPA were hoping to launch the new web site at INPAS 2016 but the site was not quite ready and it is hoped that the site will launch within the next six weeks.
As a result of these changes I am able to offer testing at very competitive rates and announce that all tests that I do will now include either my own certificate (ITS) or a PIPA certificate. You can find all the information on my testing web site at http://www.inflatabletestingservice.co.uk.
I need to stress that the system I am adopting for my customers is just for us and each inspection body will have their own rates / systems.
INPAS Expo & Trade Show 2016
It was a pleasure meeting some of you at INPAS 2016 and I will be at the Leisure Supplies Show in October.
Regards
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