[Upd-discuss] Elvis and UK Public Domain

[James Davis]

On Mon, 20 Dec 2004 Mlfveer@cs.com wrote:

> I recall reading an article a few months ago about how an Elvis song was
> about to enter the public domain in the UK. Does anyone know if the
> government in the UK is planning on stepping up laws to prevent the
> "King" from entering the pd?

The BPI and EFPI are lobbying the UK Government, I'm currently working on
the issue as is Rufus Pollock.

You should be able to find plenty of e-mails on this subject in the e-mail
archives. Also look at www.fsck.org.uk/Alright if you'd like some links to
articles.

James