Facts
The Performing Right Society (PRS) Limited issued proceedings against Qatar Airways Group QCSC for global copyright infringement concerning the use of PRS s repertoire works in Qatar Airways in-flight entertainment system, including two associated apps.(1)
PRS claimed that the inclusion of its repertoire works in Qatar Airways in-flight entertainment system involved two acts which required PRS s licence as the copyright owner – namely:
public performance; and
communication to the public.
With respect to UK law, PRS relied on Sections 19 and 20 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. It sought injunctive relief to restrain such infringement and damages.
Procedure
Given the global nature of the dispute, the parties considered how to address the foreign law aspects of the claim in a proportionate manner. With that in mind, and in advance of the case and costs management hearing, the parties agreed that there should be a preliminary issues trial at which liabilit
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IP suit against Qatar Airways takes flight in UK court
14-04-2021
23-08-2016
Qatar Airways must disclose documents relating to the use of its inflight entertainment system and apps after it was sued by a royalties society for copyright infringement, the UK High Court has ruled.
The decision was handed down by Deputy Master Edward Francis of the court’s chancery division yesterday, on Tuesday, April 13.
Qatar Airways provides its passengers with an inflight entertainment system, Oryx One, and two complementary apps, Oryx One Play App and the Oryx One App, through which they can access entertainment services and content, including music, films, television shows and games.