A format is what normally forms the basis of any new media product. Whether it is a television format, an Internet format or a cross medial format, it all starts with a single idea. An idea or a concept 'in itself' is however not protected, whereas, on the other hand, any further development is.

At ABC Legal the lawyers are specialized in giving advice on the development, fixation, protection and/or registration of all kinds of formats. ABC Legal is happy to lend support to creators of formats during their thought processes and to assist them with the creation and protection of their formats.

And after a format has been conceived and properly developed, the aim is of course to exploit that format by taking it into production.

Insofar as the creators of a format do not themselves wish to take the format into production, the lawyers at ABC Legal can provide legal and commercial advice during negotiations with producers and/or broadcasting companies.

Finally, the lawyers at ABC Legal leave no stone unturned when it comes to assisting their clients in the protection of those concepts from infringement, when and wherever necessary.

For further information on this service, please contact us on +31 20 7589836 or send an e-mail to:
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