Maureen Duffy, a fierce advocate of copyright for all creators, has been remembered in a letter from a colleague. After recommending the author to the Authors' Licensing and Collecting Society (ALCS) as chairman following her own departure, she also encouraged involvement in the work of the British Copyright Council, which represents the interests of all creative artists, and of which she was chairman. Duffy hated the word chair, saying she was not an item of furniture.
She seemed permanently engaged in battle with the UK copyright office and European Commission officials in charge of copyright directives. The letter writer expressed amazement at how she found time to write, but she continued to produce work in spite of everything.
Duffy's obituary highlighted her lifelong commitment to ensuring that creators received fair compensation and recognition for their work. Her efforts were instrumental in shaping copyright policies that benefit authors, musicians, and other artists. Her legacy continues through the organizations she led and inspired.
