Analysis of the legal rules for exploitation windows and commercial practices in MS and of the importance of exploitation windows for new business practices
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13 April 2015 - updated 4 years ago -
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This report aims at providing an overview of the release windows system in the EU and its possible evolution. In Europe, audiovisual markets have developed following a largely national or linguistic trajectory, which is reflected in the set-up of different release windows systems across the EU. With the sector in the midst of a digital transition, the characteristics of this organisational principle are being reconfigured as new stakeholders and new audiovisual delivery models enter the market (notably Video on Demand). Digital technology also has the potential to allow for a more integrated market for audiovisual works in the EU. Indeed, new content delivery offers may develop in multiple territories and/or European works may increase their presence in non-national markets through digital (on demand) platforms.