Seminar | UK

The Distribution and Delivery of Digital Entertainment - Part II
Thursday 3rd July 2008
at 10 Queen Street Place, London EC4R 1BE

Following the success of its seminar series last year, SJ Berwin LLP will be holding two further seminars addressing the issues facing the world of entertainment as digital distribution channels proliferate and consumers increasingly control the content they watch and listen to. This series of seminars will look at the critical legal and regulatory issues in this rapidly changing world and the developments and challenges in licensing and protecting rights.

Programme
This seminar will cover the following topics:

  • Developments in Rights Enforcement - Simon Malynicz, Barrister, Hogarth Chambers 
    • ISP Liability and the E-Commerce Directive:
      • Tiscali v. Sabam 
      • Joint Tortfeasors
    •  Tracking the Infringer:
      • Disclosure (Norwich Pharmacal Orders) 
      • The ECJ in Promusicae
    •  Impact of Legislative Changes:
      • Copyright Directive 
      • Enforcement Directive

  • Rights Licensing in the Digital Media Space - Tim Johnson, Partner, Media & Communications, SJ Berwin LLP 
    • Traditional “technology specific” rights definitions no longer relevant
    • Multi-platform services: the UK broadcaster example
    • The case for exclusive/non-exclusive licensing
    • The blurring of boundaries between traditional media
    • The case for “windows” in the digital world
    • Ownership of digital media rights

  • Content Regulation in the Digital World - Charlotte McMillan, Partner, Media & Communications, SJ Berwin LLP 
    • The Audiovisual Media Servcies Directive and its implementation in the UK
    • What are "television-like services"?
    • The scope for more product placement, an opportunity for brands?
    • The role of self regulation for on demand services
    • Issues of jurisdiction

Speakers
Tim Johnson, Partner, Media & Communications
SJ Berwin LLP

Simon Malynicz, Barrister, Intellectual Property
Hogarth Chambers

Charlotte McMillan, Partner, Media & Communications
SJ Berwin LLP

Timetable
08.15 Registration & Breakfast
08.45 Seminar commences
09.45 Questions & Answers
10.00 End

RSVP
Thursday 3 July: Email martin.punt@sjberwin.com including in the message your name and organisation as well as the date you wish to attend.

Alternatively by calling Martin direct on 020 7111 5453 or by fax on 020 7111 2000. Colleagues are welcome to come in your place.

Training
SJ Berwin is accredited as a provider of continuing professional development by the Law Society and other professional bodies. Attendance to these seminars qualifies as 1 CPD per hour, reference 012/SJBE.


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