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Working for the number one provider in TV and radio broadcasting in Europe, covering 46 TV channels and 30 radio stations in 11 countries, we certainly understand the complexities of this sector. Looking at complex IP matters and licensing arrangements, through to general corporate and commercial work, our dedicated team will be able to help.

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Mark Weston
020 7842 3334
mark.weston@mablaw.com

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Cartoon fun for the BBC but designer bounced out and loses Kerwhizz – Michael Mitchell v BBC, Patents County Court

25 January 2012 | Simon Weinberg

Michael Mitchell (MM) had designed various characters for use in an animated programme for children’s television, which he called the “Bounce Bunch”. He sent a proposal to the BBC in the hope that...

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Use of story in book for script ruled off side – Hodgson and Jarvie v Isaac and Notting Hill Movies, Patents County Court

21 December 2011 | Paul Gershlick

Hodgson was a disabled football fan and with Jarvie’s help he wrote a book about his experiences. Hodgson later worked with X for X to write a screenplay. However, Hodgson withdrew permission when he...

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After BT, now Sky blocks Newzbin2

19 December 2011 | Paul Gershlick

Following its recent success in obtaining a court order for BT to block access to its users to Newzbin2, the file-sharing website,, the file-sharing website, the Motion Picture Association has asked further...

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High Court confirms TV Catchup referrals to the ECJ – ITV Broadcasting Limited & others v TV Catchup Limited, High Court

25 November 2011 | Simon Weinberg

The High Court recently ruled on a case of infringement of copyright, brought by ITV Broadcasting and others against TV Catchup Limited, who operated a website allowing Internet users to watch live UK...

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BPI calls for Pirate Bay to be blocked in the same way as Newzbin2

16 November 2011 | Mark Weston

The British Recorded Music Industry (BPI), the UK’s music industry trade body, has followed up the court order obtained by the Motion Picture Association to force BT to block access to Newzbin2, the...

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Film studios ask more ISPs to block Newzbin2

16 November 2011 | Simon Weinberg

Following its recent success in obtaining a court order for BT to block access to its users to Newzbin2, the file-sharing website, the Motion Picture Association (MPA) has asked two more Internet service...

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Ofcom consults on code to prevent discrimination between broadcast advertisers

15 November 2011 | Simon Weinberg

Ofcom has begun a consultation on the introduction of a code to prevent undue discrimination between broadcast advertisers. Ofcom has a duty under the Communications Act 2003 to set standards for the content...

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ITV told to mind the law, and be careful talking about it

7 November 2011 | Mark Weston

Ofcom, the UK communications regulator, has ruled that ITV breached the BCAP Code when interviewing the actress Amanda Holden on morning television. The Code specifies what broadcasters can and cannot...

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BT given 14 days to block access to Newzbin2 – Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation and others v BT, High Court

3 November 2011 | Mark Weston

Following the recent ruling of the High Court which ordered BT to block its users’ access to Newzbin2, an illegal file-sharing and download website, the High Court has now confirmed the details of the...

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Failed judicial review of the Digital Economy Act to be appealed

28 October 2011 | Mark Weston

Earlier this year, BT and TalkTalk, the Internet services providers (ISPs), brought an unsuccessful application for judicial review of the Digital Economy Act to the High Court, and then subsequently were...

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