Karol Kościński, Director General of ZAiKS, has been appointed to lead the European CISAC Committee amid evolving copyright challenges.
Karol Kościński Appointed to CISAC Leadership
Karol Kościński, Director General of the Polish Authors’ Association ZAiKS, has assumed the presidency of the European CISAC Committee. His two-year term begins at a critical juncture for creators, as artificial intelligence and digital transformation reshape copyright protection.
About CISAC
CISAC is the International Confederation of Authors’ and Composers’ Societies, representing author organizations worldwide for over a century.
ZAiKS’s Regional Leadership Recognized
This appointment affirms ZAiKS’s position as a leading collective management organization in Central and Eastern Europe. It also acknowledges Karol Kościński’s experience and his success in developing ZAiKS, as well as his support for other organizations in implementing effective creator protection solutions.
The European CISAC Committee plays a key role in coordinating initiatives across Europe, particularly in responding to regulatory, technological, and market changes.
Kościński on Poland’s Growing Role
“I am pleased that Poland’s role in shaping the future of collective management in Europe is growing significantly. ZAiKS plays a vital role in this process. The better we protect creators during this technological revolution, the stronger European cultures and societies will be in the future,” said Karol Kościński.
Current Challenges for Creators
The Committee’s agenda highlights the current challenges facing creators and their organizations: the impact of artificial intelligence on the creative sector, changing content consumption models, and the need to adapt licensing and remuneration systems to the dynamic digital market.
Priorities for Kościński’s Term
During his term, Karol Kościński will focus on strengthening cooperation between European organizations and developing solutions to ensure fair remuneration for creators in the digital environment. Promoting a significant private copying compensation system, currently underdeveloped in Poland, will also be a priority.
New challenges for the Committee include protecting creators in the age of AI and licensing for the computer games market.
Kościński’s Background
Karol Kościński is an experienced legal counsel. He has been the Director General of ZAiKS since 2024, and previously served as Deputy Director General of ZAiKS from 2022, overseeing licensing and international relations. He has also worked with the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), and other national and international institutions focused on copyright law.
From 2012 to 2018, he was responsible for preparing national legislation on copyright and media law in Poland, serving as Director of the Intellectual Property and Media Department at the Ministry of Culture. He coordinated the implementation of various EU laws, including seven copyright directives and the directive on collective rights management. He represented Poland in copyright and media negotiations within the EU Council, appeared before the European Court of Justice, and served as Vice-Chairman of the Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights at WIPO.
ZAiKS Experts Active Within CISAC
Experts from ZAiKS are actively involved in various CISAC bodies.
About CISAC
CISAC, the International Confederation of Authors’ and Composers’ Societies, is a global organization based in Paris, comprising 227 creative associations from 116 countries. ZAiKS has been a member of CISAC since 1927.
