Intellectual property experts call on States to fast-track image law
Friday 26th August 2011, 2:30PM BST.
Wayne Rooney’s latest contract with Manchester United reportedly sees him make as much as £90,000 a week in image rights on top of a basic salary of £160,000. (Picture by PA)
LOCAL intellectual property experts have called on the States to back proposals to introduce image rights legislation.
They believe the diversification it would bring to Guernsey’s economy cannot be underestimated, with the additional wealth creation it would be expected to lead to in a number of sectors.
Commerce and Employment is taking a report to the States next month outlining its plans to introduce such legislation locally.
If enabled and brought into force, Guernsey would become the first jurisdiction in the world to introduce specific image rights legislation and its own register.
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