Seddons GSC LLP is known in the industry for its work assisting music and copyright collecting societies with contentious and non-contentious matters. The team is home to experts in IP issues, representing clients in copyright tribunal disputes related to fees and license terms, and copyright infringement cases. It also assists with licensing issues and advises on international collections and copyright law reform. Enforcement work is also a key area of the practice. Justin Goldspink leads the group alongside Clive Halperin; Goldspink’s ‘knowledge of copyright, especially sound recording copyright in the music industry, is second-to-none’. Halperin handles a mix of commercial and corporate work, advising on cross-border transactions and AI issues for the music sector. Ross Waldram aids clients with day-to-day issues and IP protection.
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Testimonials
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‘Justin Goldspink has the most in-depth knowledge of music and copyright law of anyone in the sector. He really is a walking encyclopaedia of the area. As a consequence, he is a highly trusted and longstanding advisor to major music clients.'
'Ross Waldram is a superb commercial advisor with extensive experience of the music sector.’
‘Fantastic experience and knowledge of the media sector giving them an edge over many in the market.’
‘Justin Goldspink is the stand out with amazing knowledge.'
'Ross Waldrom is a savvy operator.’
‘Justin Goldspink's knowledge of copyright, especially sound recording copyright, in the music industry is second-to-none.’
Key clients
- Phonographic Performance Limited
- PPL PRS Limited
- CanO Water Limited
Work highlights
Represented Phonographic Performance Limited before the Copyright Tribunal in respect of the tariff for the use of PPL’s sound recordings at events.
Assisting PPL PRS Limited with the enforcement of the rights of PPL and PRS in sound recordings and musical works.
Represented PPL in of the third-party disclosure application issued by TuneIn as part of the ongoing case for copyright infringement brought by Sony and Warner.
Lawyers
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Leading associates
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Ross Waldram
Practice head
Justin Goldspink; Clive Halperin
Other key lawyers
Ross Waldram