Copyrightability and formats of television shows under English law: Banner Universal Motion Pictures Ltd v Endemol Shine Group Ltd & Anor [2017] EWHC 2600 (Ch)

摘要

This article discusses the High Court decision in Banner Universal Motion Pictures Ltd v Endemol Shine Croup Ltd (Ch D) on whether the format for a television game show can be eligible for copyright protection under English law. It analyses the conditions required for the format of such shows to be classified as dramatic works, and considers the importance of the decision for the media industry.