As MTP readers will recall, I co-wrote a study for the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) earlier this year that we presented to WIPO’s Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights. I’m pleased to see Universal Music Group and Universal Music Publishing stepping up to be the first corporate sponsor for the “WIPO for Creators” program as WIPO announced today.

I know first hand that WIPO cares a lot about all creators and we have to commend Universal for putting its money on the table to support that mission. That effort is consistent with Universal’s support as an anchor sponsor for each of the University of Georgia Artist Rights Symposium events.