SETTLE law firm recently provided legal counsel to a leading global media and entertainment company, addressing copyright infringement issues related to the unauthorized broadcasting of TV channels in Uzbekistan. This high-stakes project centered on safeguarding intellectual property rights, specifically in the area of broadcasting, where infringement is widespread due to a lack of awareness about proper licensing requirements among local distributors.
Our expert team conducted an in-depth investigation into the unlicensed broadcasting of TV channels, identifying key violators. We engaged in multiple negotiations aimed at ensuring that these local distributors secured the necessary licensing agreements for legal broadcasting. This process involved educating distributors about copyright compliance, which is essential to protecting intellectual property rights in Uzbekistan's rapidly growing media sector.
To further solidify our efforts, SETTLE collaborated with Uzbek telecommunications authorities and regulatory bodies, including the Ministry of Information Technology, to curb the illegitimate use of TV channels. Our attorneys successfully conducted several rounds of discussions with local entities, including state-owned broadcasters, and emphasized the legal and financial risks of continuing unauthorized operations.
One of the main challenges in this project was overcoming the general perception that broadcasting violations, especially those involving state entities, are not genuine legal disputes. Nevertheless, through our diligent legal work and active collaboration with governmental authorities, we managed to halt ongoing copyright infringements across Uzbekistan, ensuring compliance with international standards.
As a result of this project, SETTLE has pioneered a new and effective practice for protecting broadcasting rights in Uzbekistan. Our work has contributed significantly to establishing clearer legal boundaries in the media industry, paving the way for a more secure and transparent environment for content creators and distributors alike.