- New contract with Cedro
- “Comprehensive controls”
- “Legal uncertainty due to lack of prices and invoices”
- Broken relationship with editors
- The reform of Article 32 in 2021 was the turning point
- The sector calls for unity to renegotiate the legal framework
The tension between Spanish Center for Copyright (CEDRO) Parts companies exploded. The sector warns of: The state of vulnerability and legal insecurity After a decision extinguish Existing agreements and replacing them with a new closed contract without negotiation with Federal Association of Cutting Enterprises (AFEC).
As confirmed by Confidencial Digital, in a webinar organized by Apple Tree, President of AFEC, Emilio BThe scenario was described suspicionWithout a clear framework with the editors and with the personalities who, according to him, It is not acceptable For companies that monitor the press.
New contract with Cedro
The new contract imposed by CEDRO introduces limits, according to AFEC, Restrict essential activities Of pieces. Among them are barriers to implementation Impact analysisBan the use of AI and one copy per agent.
Pi asserts that these conditions change normal operations and force us to rethink the media monitoring service.
“Comprehensive controls”
One of the biggest concerns in this sector is Control mechanisms CEDRO will be implemented between December and January. Audits will require verification of this All clients and agencies Those who work with them have a license. Customer service without a license can be classified as Serious violation This leads to the withdrawal of the private parts company’s license.
Pai deplores these actions she is taking “Watchmen” and “Commercials” From Cedar. The AFEC President sums up the situation as: “Comprehensive, excessive and abusive controls”.
“Legal uncertainty due to lack of prices and invoices”
Adding to the contractual complexity is economic uncertainty. According to me, Cedar no Invoices issued In 2025 and no communication took place Final prices. They also fail to get a response from the entity, resulting in a file being created Serious legal uncertainty It makes it difficult to plan the activity.
The sector fears the access of content via the Internet Paying taxes is the same as paperWhich would multiply the annual costs by three or four.
For its part, Cedro sources indicate that they “do not set prices,” explaining that they have not changed at the present time. They did not comment on the rest of the questions asked.
Broken relationship with editors
Pai explained that the companies tried to hold talks with them AdC, AMI and DircomThere is no progress. Ensures that any dialogue is direct with editors Forbiddenleaving CEDRO as the sole channel.
Moreover, it suggests that the entity would have raised the possibility Damage to reputation One of the companies that does not sign licenses through publications in the media, which is a tool according to its version – although it was not used – It will be on the table.
The reform of Article 32 in 2021 was the turning point
In the early years of the Intellectual Property Act 1996, the severance model was taken into account Stable and compatible: Contents may be reproduced if the author does not object and receives compensation.
The turning point has come 2021When the reform of Article 32 introduced the need to Explicit permission for internal redistribution Content in companies and agencies. Pai recalls that this amendment had little implementation and led to tensions that worsened with New contract starting in 2024Tax without a sectoral agreement.
The sector calls for unity to renegotiate the legal framework
In the face of a scenario defined as “Very important“, calls the President of AFEC Sector unit To present a common position to Cedro and the editors. It indicates that the collection is planned by the entity It does not adapt to market reality And he regrets that All conversations are broken.
Although he is not optimistic, he insists on this The only way out is to sit down and negotiate. And rebuild a viable model for businesses, agencies and clients.