Licensing scheme disputes
Licensing scheme disputes. Individuals or licensing bodies can make an application to the Tribunal
Licensing scheme dispute applications can be made about:
- The reasonableness of an existing licensing scheme in a dispute between the operator of such a scheme and a person claiming that they require a licence under the scheme
- The terms of an existing licensing scheme
- A proposed licensing scheme that is not yet in operation.
Who can apply?
Individuals or licensing bodies can make an application to the Tribunal.
A representative (ie, a lawyer) can also apply to the Tribunal on your behalf, as long as you have given them written authority to do so.
How to apply
Applications must be in writing.
To ensure your application can be processed it must include the following information:
- The name of the licensing body that is involved in the dispute
- The licensing scheme (as defined in section 2 of the Copyright Act 1994) by date and document, to which the dispute refers
- An explanation of how the licensing scheme meets the requirements of the Copyright Act 1994
- An explanation of what it is about the licensing scheme that you wish to dispute.
Post your application to:
Copyright Tribunal
Tribunals Unit
Private Bag 32-001
Panama Street
Wellington 6146
Deliver your application to:
Copyright Tribunal
Tribunals Unit
Unit Level 1, 86 Customhouse Quay
Wellington 6011
Withdrawing an application
You need to notify the Copyright Tribunal in writing if you wish to withdraw your application.
