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The Federation Against Copyright Theft
Organisation (FACT) works with the Police,
Trading Standards and Customs and Excise
departments to investigate and prosecute
illegal showings on behalf of the film
and TV industry.
“Where a business or organisation requires
an MPLC licence but does not obtain one,
they will be infringing copyright and may
ultimately face legal proceedings.
We already pay for a TV Licence.
Why would we need an MPLC
Licence as well?
“Your TV Licence covers the use and
installation of TV receiving equipment
at the premises specified on the licence.
It doesn’t cover business premises for the
public performance of copyright material
contained within films and television
programmes.
Are there any TV channels which
don’t require an MPLC Licence?
“An MPLC licence is not required for Sports,
News and Music Channels including BT
Sport and Sky Sports.
What happens if we do not
have a licence?
“The Copyright, Designs and Patents Act in
§107 prescribes damages for infringement
of copyright that may subject your
members to substantial fines and penalties.
In addition, Section 97(2) of the act allows
the court to consider the flagrancy of the
infringement and any benefit, in order to
award additional damages.
“This would very much be a last resort,
but unfortunately is sometimes necessary.
A court can order the business to pay its
outstanding licence fees plus legal costs.
MPLC trust that knowledge of the law,
coupled with an easy and cost effective
means of licensing will lead businesses and
organisations to acquire proper licensing.”
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