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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 2: Music Ombudsman

Article R214-15

If, at the end of the period provided for in article R. 214-11, no agreement has been reached between the parties, the mediator may issue a recommendation proposing measures to put an end to the dispu…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter V: Special provisions relating to certain uses of orphan works

Article R135-1

I.-Where the searches provided for in 1° of Article L. 135-3 must, under this article, take place in France, the sources of information that must be consulted include at least the following sources: 1…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter Id : Multi-territorial exploitation licences for online rights in musical works

Article R321-12

I. - The collective management organisation requested by another organisation to ensure the management of multi-territorial exploitation authorisations in accordance with article L. 325-3 shall give a…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 2: Music Ombudsman

Article R214-8

The Music Ombudsman is appointed by decree on the report of the Minister for Culture for a renewable term of three years. He is chosen from among the members or former members of the Conseil d'Etat, t…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter II: Performers' rights

Article R212-1

The commission provided for in Article L. 212-9 sits either in plenary session, or in specialised sessions for one or more sectors of activity. Each of these panels is chaired by the Chairman of the C…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Penalty procedure

Article R321-34

The members of the Enforcement Board deliberate on the sanctions in the sole presence of a member of the Control Commission who acts as secretary to the meeting. The secretary draws up minutes of the…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 2: Information for purchasers of recording media subject to private copy levies

Article R311-10

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 2: Music Ombudsman

Article R214-17

The mediator may, in compliance with the provisions of the first paragraph of Article R. 214-13, decide on the publication of the conciliation agreement or recommendation, in full or in excerpts, in n…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 2: Procedure

Article R134-11

The publicity measures referred to in Article L. 134-7 include an information campaign conducted at the initiative of the Ministry responsible for culture, in conjunction with the collective managemen…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions

Article R211-1

The exception provided for in 6° of Article L. 211-3 is exercised under the conditions defined in articles R. 122-13 to R. 122-15, to I, III and IV of article R. 122-16, and in Article R. 122-17.

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