WIPO China: WIPO Sparks Collaboration for Advancing Copyright Collective Management in China
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2024年2月23日，世界知識產(chǎn)權(quán)組織在北京舉辦座談會，為中國著作權(quán)集體管理的發(fā)展提供了契機(jī)。自2021年首次舉辦以來，該會議已成為年度活動，為中國的著作權(quán)集體管理組織與產(chǎn)權(quán)組織之間的深入交流提供了平臺，充分展現(xiàn)了產(chǎn)權(quán)組織在著作權(quán)管理領(lǐng)域的國際協(xié)作與創(chuàng)新承諾。
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) roundtable, held on February 23, 2024, in Beijing, offered an opportunity for the exploration and advancement of copyright collective management within China. This event, which has been an annual cornerstone since its inception in 2021, facilitated deep and meaningful exchanges between Chinese Copyright Collective Management Organizations (CMOs) and WIPO, reflecting a strong commitment to international collaboration and innovation in the field of copyright management.
來自中國多家著作權(quán)集體管理組織的代表參加了此次圓桌會議，包括：
中國音樂著作權(quán)協(xié)會（音著協(xié)）副主席兼總干事劉平；
中國音像著作權(quán)集體管理協(xié)會（音集協(xié)）總干事周亞平；
中國文字著作權(quán)協(xié)會（文著協(xié)）常務(wù)副會長兼總干事張洪波；
中國攝影著作權(quán)協(xié)會（攝著協(xié)）副總干事王瑩；
中國電影著作權(quán)協(xié)會（影著協(xié)）副秘書長史文霞。
Key representatives from several of China's leading copyright organizations participated in the roundtable, including:
- The Music Copyright Society of China (MCSC), represented by Vice Chairman and Director General Liu Ping,
- The China Audio-Video Copyright Association (CAVCA), with Director General Zhou Yaping,
- The China Written Works Copyright Society (CWWCS), represented by Executive Vice President and Director General Zhang Hongbo,
- The Images Copyright Society of China (ICSC), with Deputy Director General Wang Ying, and
- The China Film Copyright Association (CFCA), represented by Deputy Secretary-General Shi Wenxia.
產(chǎn)權(quán)組織中國辦事處主任劉華強(qiáng)調(diào)了集體管理組織的成績和產(chǎn)權(quán)組織的認(rèn)可，特別是各組織與產(chǎn)權(quán)組織副總干事西爾維·福爾班就中國著作權(quán)集體管理組織取得的進(jìn)步和面臨的挑戰(zhàn)進(jìn)行的交流。她強(qiáng)調(diào)了如“CLIP”（關(guān)于創(chuàng)作者權(quán)利的數(shù)字宣傳平臺）、無障礙圖書聯(lián)合會（ABC）、WIPO for Creators（產(chǎn)權(quán)組織服務(wù)創(chuàng)作者）以及WIPO ALERT等產(chǎn)權(quán)組織倡議和活動的重要性，并鼓勵集體管理組織積極參與相關(guān)項(xiàng)目，以支持創(chuàng)作者權(quán)益并應(yīng)對數(shù)字化轉(zhuǎn)型所帶來的挑戰(zhàn)。
Ms. Liu Hua, the Director of the WIPO Office in China, highlighted the CMOs’ achievements and the recognition from WIPO, particularly noting the exchange with WIPO Deputy Director-General Sylvie Forbin on the progress made and problems faced by China's collective copyright management organizations. She emphasized the importance of WIPO initiatives like the "CLIP" (Creators Learn Intellectual Property) platform, the Accessible Books Consortium (ABC), WIPO for Creators, and WIPO Alert, encouraging CMOs to actively engage with these programs to support creators' rights and navigate the challenges of digital transformation.
周亞平 Zhou Yaping
劉平 Liu Ping
張洪波 Zhang Hongbo
王瑩 Wang Ying
史文霞 Shi Wenxia
圖｜Photo: 產(chǎn)權(quán)組織中國辦事處｜WOC
會議期間，與會組織分享了他們在財(cái)務(wù)和運(yùn)營增長方面取得的重大成就。值得注意的是，音集協(xié)和音著協(xié)報(bào)告了財(cái)務(wù)收入和向權(quán)利人分配總額的顯著增長，反映了其集體管理工作的有效性，以及中國著作權(quán)管理體系更廣泛的成功。
During the event, significant achievements were shared by the participating organizations, marking milestones in their financial and operational growth. Notably, CAVCA and MCSC reported substantial increases in revenue and distributions to rights holders, reflecting the effectiveness of their collective management efforts and the broader success of copyright management systems in China.
活動還深入探討了數(shù)字技術(shù)和人工智能的快速發(fā)展所帶來的復(fù)雜性，凸顯了對戰(zhàn)略指導(dǎo)和國際合作的需求，以應(yīng)對挑戰(zhàn)。與會者紛紛表達(dá)了希望從產(chǎn)權(quán)組織獲得支持的愿望，他們期待了解最佳實(shí)踐，利用全球倡議增強(qiáng)能力，確保在數(shù)字時代保護(hù)創(chuàng)作者的權(quán)益。
The discussions also delved into the complexities introduced by the rapid evolution of digital and artificial intelligence technologies, highlighting the need for strategic guidance and international cooperation to navigate these challenges. The participants expressed a collective desire for support from WIPO in accessing best practices and leveraging global initiatives to enhance their capabilities and ensure the protection of creators' rights in the digital age.
產(chǎn)權(quán)組織座談會體現(xiàn)了國際協(xié)作在著作權(quán)管理中的重要性，尤其是在應(yīng)對數(shù)字時代挑戰(zhàn)方面。會議強(qiáng)調(diào)了中國著作權(quán)集體管理組織和產(chǎn)權(quán)組織之間共同致力于促進(jìn)文化創(chuàng)意產(chǎn)業(yè)可持續(xù)發(fā)展的承諾，以確保創(chuàng)作者權(quán)益在全球著作權(quán)討論和倡議中始終保持重要地位。
The WIPO roundtable demonstrated the importance of international collaboration in copyright management, particularly in addressing the digital era's challenges. It underscored a shared commitment among Chinese CMOs and WIPO to work together in promoting the sustainable development of the cultural and creative industries, ensuring that creators' rights remain at the forefront of global copyright discussions and initiatives.