Music copyright fees new awkward KTV admit infringement but no money

June 22, China Association of audiovisual collective management of copyright (hereinafter referred to as the Alto Copyright Association) defenders war started in Shanghai. And before other enterprises resist paying copyright fees, this time as the defendant's Enterprise recognition should pay a copyright fee, but that he "didn't have the money." It is learnt that the Alto Copyright Association agency Shanghai Tianhe culture communication co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Shanghai Tianhe culture company) Shanghai Regal Entertainment Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Regal Entertainment) to court for 2007 and 2008 outstanding copyright royalty 21.4 million. After hearing yesterday, the Regency entertainment authorized really outstanding 21.4 million copyright royalty, but its alleged by the financial crisis affect the operation of the second half of last year, hope to be able to sympathize with the plaintiff, grace year by instalments paid this amount. Shanghai Tianhe culture company's agent said Court let go, you can consider a half year grace period. But find it difficult to accept the Regency entertainment, both sides will be holding over time in court after the Court mediation. The reporter learned from court trials, to Shanghai and another 2 located in zhabei district of KTV also received a claim of copyright royalty writs, related cases for these supplementary costs have been timely KTV of revocation. There are a few songs together involve not fee-based case also came into the proceedings. Relative to Shanghai, other parts of the country the KTV industry entirely different attitude. 5 June this year, Henan province karaoke copyright royalty full authority to collect the Henan Trina culture co., Ltd., Henan province in 2008 and 2009 copyright royalty collection of standards for each package $ 8.4 per day and $ 8.3. After the encounter numerous entertainment places strong opposition.