Intellectual Property Rights Required For US Channels On Local Cable
The interview features Karel Douglas, Executive Officer of Legal & Enforcement at the Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (TATT), who provides clear insights into the intellectual property rights required for U.S. television channels to be lawfully carried on local cable systems. Douglas explains the legal framework governing broadcast content, the obligations of cable operators to secure proper licensing, and the enforcement actions TATT may take when foreign channels are retransmitted without authorisation. He also discusses how intellectual property protections safeguard content creators, prevent signal piracy, and ensure compliance with both local regulations and international copyright standards.
