The Copyright and Rights in Performances (Licensing of Orphan Works) Regulations 2014

Appeals

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14.—(1) A right holder who has identified themselves to the authorising body under regulation 12, may appeal to the First-tier Tribunal on the grounds that the authorising body has either acted improperly or failed to comply with its obligations under these Regulations.

(2) An orphan licensee may appeal to the Copyright Tribunal concerning—

(a)the refusal by the authorising body to grant an orphan licence to the orphan licensee;

(b)any condition imposed by the authorising body in connection with the grant of the orphan licence; or

(c)any amount described in regulation 10(1) which the authorising body requires it to pay.

(3) On an application under paragraph (2) the Copyright Tribunal shall consider the matter and may make such order as it considers to be reasonable in the circumstances.