AUDIOVISUAL WORK AND TELEVISION FORMAT IN THE LIGHT OF COPYRIGHT LAW
AUDIOVISUAL WORK AND TELEVISION FORMAT IN THE LIGHT OF COPYRIGHT LAW

Summary/Abstract: A format that is limited to the general concept of television programmes, being only a specific idea of them, does not enjoy copyright protection. On the other hand, the form of such a concept, already developed into an appropriate form, composed of creative elements that make it up and individualize it, will be subject to copyright from the moment it is established. Such an arrangement may also be made in a television programme based on the format. A television programme created on the basis of the format-work will constitute an audiovisual work within the meaning of copyright law. If such a format is a work of joint authorship, the authors of works contributing to the format established in this programme will also generally be co-authors of the audiovisual work. A format-work and an audiovisual work created on its basis are legally separate objects of protection. Therefore, the acquisition by the producer of the rights to both works also occurs separately.

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