Eurovision TV launches a ground-breaking publication, "Trading TV Formats" of great value for all professionals involved in acquiring or selling formats.

Trading TV Formats provides guidelines on:

• How to prevent illegal copying of formats 
• How to protect your programmes from unsubstantiated ownership claims
• How to avoid pitfalls with option and license agreements of new format options on international acquisition tours
• How to maintain control of a successful licensee programme
• How to resolve conflicts with production companies, format distributors, licensees, or creators 

"A great look behind the scenes at today's television format business. A must-have book for everybody who is seriously involved in creating, producing and trading formats." Roek Lips, Channel Manager Ned 3, Netherlands.

The book was already translated into Korean and Russian language.
 
To order the book "Trading TV Formats":
- For EBU members: please contact Anne Kornmann (kornmann@ebu.ch)
- For non-EBU members: on C21 website shop (http://www.c21media.net)