Penelope Thornton

Representative experience

Advising a global digital business on the copyright and regulatory aspects of launching a new service in the UK, including advice on the legality of proposed functionality.

Writing and advising on the provisions and impact of the new  EU Copyright Directive, including  articles for journals  including AIPPI Japan.

Preparing a multi-jurisdictional research brief for a major South African Pay-TV operator on the approach of the regulators in various jurisdictions to convergence and the regulation of VOD services.

Advising a UK music collecting society on its negotiations with a major broadcaster for broadcasting members’ music and strategy relating to a potential reference to the Copyright Tribunal.

Representing FremantleMedia Limited in High Court copyright litigation in relation to the music television programmes Pop Idol and X Factor.