Cyprus parliament rejects new regulations for collective management of copyright

The Cyprus Parliament has rejected the proposed regulations concerning the collective management of copyright and related rights. The Intellectual Property Rights Association expressed concern, stating that this rejection exacerbates ongoing institutional and legal uncertainties in the sector. These regulations were intended to supplement Law 65(I)/2017, which governs the licensing and operations of collective management organizations. The Association noted that delays in adopting secondary legislation have created significant practical gaps in the application of the law. This development follows a recent ruling by the Supreme Constitutional Court, which declared previous legislative reforms unconstitutional due to concerns regarding property rights and freedom of contract. Stakeholders argue that the absence of a clear regulatory framework impacts both rights holders and users. Furthermore, the Association pointed to the requirements of the EU Directive 2014/26/EU, which mandates an effective supervision system for these organizations.