WIPO-INSME INTERNATIONALTRAINING PROGRAM Geneva, May 11 to 13, 2005 Victoriano Colodrón Technical Director. CEDRO OUTREACH AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS IN THE FIELD OF COPYRIGHT: THE EXPERIENCE OF CEDRO IN SPAIN

CONTENTS 1. Introduction: book sector / copyright law -in Spain 2. CEDRO: general presentation 3. How CEDRO supports SMEs in the book sector

1. Introduction – Publishing sector in Spain (I) A very strong book industry Out of 700 private publishing houses:. 557 small (annual invoicing: less than 2.4 Meuro). 113 medium (annual invoicing: 2.4 – 18 Meuro). 20 large (annual invoicing: 18 – 60 Meuro). 9 very large (annual invoicing: more than 60 Meuro)

1. Introduction – Publishing sector in Spain (and II) An increasing degree of concentration... with still space for SMEs A significant international dimension A growing domestic market, with some serious problems:. insufficient reading habits. insufficient library funding. massive unathorised photocopying

1. Introduction – Copyright law in Spain (I) A general principle: reproduction of a work requires the previous authorisation of the author Different exceptions and limitations to that principle:. among them, private copying

1. Introduction – Copyright law in Spain (and II) Individual management of copyright eg.: the publication of a book: author / publisher Collective management of copyright:. eg: massive photocopying: authors-publishers / CMS / users

2. CEDRO: general presentation (I) CEDRO: Centro Español de Derechos Reprográficos

2. CEDRO: general presentation (II) CEDRO: a non-profit association of authors and publishers of books, periodicals and other publications [ ] CEDRO acts as a collective management society, specifically a Reproduction Rights Organisation Member of the International Federation of Reproduction Rights Organisations (IFRRO) [

2. CEDRO: general presentation (III) CEDRO represents: Spanish authors and publishers, members of CEDRO. thousands of foreign authors and publishers represented by 22 similar organisations in other countries

2. CEDRO: general presentation (and IV) CEDROs main functions are:. distribution of royalties to rightsholders. social function: training, promotion and assistance services to authors and publishers. copyright education and enforcement. defence of the interests of authors and publishers

3. How CEDRO supports publishing SMEs (I) The best ally in defence of publishers (and authors) interests In search of a more respectful environment. eg: CEDRO’s lobbying for a better IP law and a comprehensive Anti-Piracy Plan in Spain. eg: CEDRO’s project for a Copyright Education Programme

3. How CEDRO supports publishing SMEs (II) A more secure main market An expanding secondary market. eg: CEDRO’s actions against illegal photocopying. eg: revenue from CEDRO’s licences authorising photocopying/scanning of pages of books, periodicals, etc.

3. How CEDRO supports publishing SMEs (and III) Promotion, assistance and training services (“social function”):. legal and tax consultancy services. training programs, workshops and seminars. promotion in different business arenas. specialized studies, newsletters, websites...

Thank you! Victoriano Colodrón Technical Director. CEDRO