A Shambles: Rinkoff v Baby Cow Productions; is the format of a show a protectable copyright work?
In a recent decision, the UK IPEC has considered whether the format of a comedy show can be protectable as a dramatic work in copyright. The claim was brought by Joshua Rinkoff (the “Claimant”) for copyright infringement of a comedy show he wrote, produced and acted in called “Shambles”. The premise of the show was…