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How the IPO regulates licensing bodies

The Collective Management of Copyright (EU Directive) Regulations 2016 set standards for bodies involved in the collective licensing of copyright works in the United Kingdom.

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Intellectual Property Office
Published
11 April 2016
Last updated
22 October 2025 — See all updates

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How the IPO regulates licensing bodies

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The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is responsible for monitoring and enforcing compliance with the Collective Management of Copyright (EU Directive) Regulations 2016 in the UK.

This guidance sets out how the IPO regulates licensing bodies.

Updates to this page

Published 11 April 2016
Last updated 22 October 2025 show all updates

  1. Postal address updated to Newport office

  2. New section added to guidance - section 8. Key performance indicators

  3. London address updated due to office move.

  4. First published.

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