IFRRO 25 years
At its May 1984 meeting in Oslo, this group became a consortium called the International Forum for Reproduction Rights Organisations. This change acknowledged the more direct participation of authors and other rightsowners within the group.
In April 1988 in Copenhagen, IFRRO became a formal federation eligible to speak on behalf of its constituents before various international bodies such as WIPO, UNESCO, the European Community, and the Council of Europe.
From the first IFRRO meeting in Oslo, May 1984. Photo: John Myhre, Aftenposten.
Kopinor hosted the IFRRO secretariat from 1984 to 1988, when it moved to USA and was managed by the Copyright Clearance Center. In 1992 a formal secretariat was established at VG WORT's offices in Munich, Germany.
In January of 1998, the IFRRO secretariat established its headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, and is now running with four full time employees.
Over the recent years, IFRRO has become a privileged partner for international organisations such as WIPO with whom IFRRO has signed a Co-operation Agreement in October 2003, establishing the framework for closer coordination of actions between the two organisations in the field of Intellectual Property Development and Technical Assistance, especially in developing countries, least developed countries, countries of Central Asia and those of Central and Eastern Europe.
News
Monday Kopinor hosted an international seminar titled Human Rights, Authors’ Rights and Publishers’ Rights. The seminar was chaired by Prof. Helge Rønning, who is also chair of the Kopinor Board.
The detailed program for the Regional seminar and Digital Issues Forum on Wednesday is now published. The title of the conference is: Providing Access to Content in a Changing Environment.
For delegates who are staying Friday in Oslo, we have a special offer. Kopinor has reserved tickets to the dance performance When Clarity Visits in the Opera house. This World premiere is a part of the Oslo International Dance Festival.
On Monday, 19 October, Kopinor will host an international seminar in Oslo. The seminar will be held at The House of Literature, Oslo's vibrant and exciting meeting place for culture and debate.
- IFRRO celebrates its 25 years anniversary this year. The event will also mark the AGM 2009 among other things with a special session dedicated to IFRRO, its history and future perspectives of enabling access.
With these words, the President of IFRRO, Magdalena Vinent, and Olav Stokkmo, Chief Executive, invites the IFRRO community to the AGM in Oslo.
- It is with great pleasure I wish you welcome to IFRRO’s Annual General Meeting in October. These are the words of Yngve Slettholm, the Executive Director of Kopinor, as the official AGM website is launched.
President of IFRRO, Magdalena Vinent, and Olav Stokkmo, Chief Executive, have issued a preliminary announcement inviting the IFRRO community to the 38th General Meeting of IFRRO.
