Legal Protection of TV Program Formats

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Global flows of production ideas and techniques affect culture industries, most especially TV. Little is known about the pivotal role of adaptation of program formats and, especially, how to control piracy of this form of intellectual property. How effective, for example, might copyright law be in guarding against plagiarism and how might such a measure be strengthened? This project investigates the legal and industrial dimensions of TV program formats through an analysis of current laws and practices in Australia and elsewhere. It enhances conceptual knowledge and professional performance in the commercial protection of an area that incorporates significant financial investment.