2. Copyright in Television
What is the law?
• The Federal Copyright Act (USA) governs the
use of copyrighted material, especially how that
material is used publicly.
• It is illegal to publicly display movies and other
copyrighted materials without permission (in the
form of a license) from the copyright owners,
who are usually the Movie Studios, the
Producers and Broadcasters.
3. Why should we care about
Copyright?
Copyright laws protect the rights of people who
create movies, TV shows, artwork and other
products by providing the creator with exclusive
rights to sell, license or otherwise use his or her
creative work. In the case of movies and television,
these laws help safeguard the jobs of millions of film
& television workers around the world. (MPAA)
4. Why should we care about
Copyright?
• For our creative industry to continue to create jobs
and contribute to the economic health of film and
television production communities around the
world, it is important that these markets are open,
non-discriminatory and secure.
• The World Trade Organization works to ensure
that trade between its member countries moves
freely and predictably. The WTO establishes rules
that govern trade in goods and services and also
establishes a minimum level of protection for
intellectual property rights pursuant to the TRIPS
Agreement. (MPAA)
5. 10 Most Pirated Shows in 2013
(All U.S.A. originals)
1. Game of Thrones
2. Breaking Bad
3. The Walking Dead
4. The Big Bang Theory
5. Dexter
6. How I Met Your Mother
7. Suits
8. Homeland
9. Vikings
10.Arrow
6. Current TV Situation in
Mongolia
• Piracy is a fundamental problem
• 90% of broadcasting in Mongolia is done illegally
• Most Hollywood movies you watch on TV and
foreign programming is all illegal
• In order for the industry to develop we need to
control these piracy issues
• Buying DVD’s translating them and broadcasting
them is not television
• It damages the whole industry
--Ben Moyle C1 Mongolia--
7. Current TV Situation
in Mongolia
“Piracy is the only reason that Mongolia has
so many Television Stations”
Ben Moyle
Director of Channel One
