Legal Definitions - Directive on the Coordination of Certain Rules Concerning Copyright and Neighbouring Rights Applicable to Satellite Broadcasting and Cable Retransmission

The Directive on the Coordination of Certain Rules Concerning Copyright and Neighbouring Rights Applicable to Satellite Broadcasting and Cable Retransmission, also known as the Cable and Satellite Directive, is a European Commission initiative that was introduced in 1993. This directive requires member countries to:

1. Recognize the right of a copyright owner to decide whether their work can be relayed by cable or satellite.
2. Define the "place" of a satellite broadcast as the location where the signal originates.

For example, if a TV show is copyrighted, the owner of the copyright has the right to decide whether the show can be broadcasted through cable or satellite. The Cable and Satellite Directive ensures that this right is recognized and protected by law.

Another example is that the "place" of a satellite broadcast is defined as the location where the signal originates. This means that if a TV show is broadcasted from France, it is subject to French copyright laws, even if it is being watched in another country.