Hit formats such as Big Brother and Who Wants to be a Millionaire? are protected by the laws of copyright, unfair competition and breach of confidence, according to the latest FRAPA report, which is now available. The aim of the report is to provide a practical, user-friendly guide to the legal options available to TV format creators, maximizing their chances of winning legal proceedings should their programs become the subject of a dispute.
 
Are you interested in the 2011 report? It's available free of charge to FRAPA members so don’t hold off on becoming a member yourself and benefit from all membership advantages, including substantial admission discounts to MIPTV and MIPFormats for those who have not previously attended these events. Visit www.frapa.org.