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The industry has come a long way since the disappointment of 2006's Gowers Report, but a final decisive ruling on term extension is still on a knife edge. But by taking the issue to the EC, we are fast approaching an endgame of sorts
It has been a few years in the running. In fact, the copyright term extension campaign has been an epic, ding-dong of a battle. In shooting for the prize - to win an additional 45 years' protection on sound recordings - there have been highs and lows. There have been some nasty setbacks, but surprise gains, too.
And yet, the outcome of the industry's bid to establish copyright in this country on a par with the US still hangs ...