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The COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented and prolonged stress and torment throughout the world, including Hong Kong. Like you, MPLC prays for the health, safety, and well-being of our shared community during these troubled times.
In light of this exceptional situation, MPLC (Hong Kong) shall maintain its 2020 published rates for all new licenses* issued in 2021.
In case of further questions, please reach out to our offices at 35965857 directly.
* Renewal license fees will reflect only a modest cost-of-living-adjustment.
To further enhance the knowledge and understanding of intellectual property (IP) rights among primary and secondary school students, the Intellectual Property Department (IPD) will organise the “Inter-School Online Intellectual Property Quiz Contest 2020 - IP Detective Class” from 28 September 2020 to 15 November 2020. Details of the contest are as follows:
Duration:
28 September (1:00 pm) - 15 November 2020 (11:59 pm)
Hyperlink:
www.ipcontest.hk
Competition Category:
Senior Primary (Primary 4 - 6), Junior Secondary (Secondary 1 - 3), and Senior Secondary (Secondary 4 - 5)
Introduction: The contest contains 15 multiple-choice questions. Participants should answer the questions within the shortest period of time and achieve the highest score. Supplementary information including videos and comics about IP are available on the contest website to enhance students’ understanding of the relevant IP issues.
Let’s join the “Inter-School Online Intellectual Property Quiz Contest – IP Detective Class”!
View ArticleUpon invitation from the Intellectual Property Rights Department (IPD), MPLC HK is proud to have been selected as a supporting organization for the IPD's 2018 online Inter-School Intellectual Property Contest. Hosted for the purpose of strengthening the understanding of IP Rights among primary and secondary school students, the contest runs from 15 October through 14 November with further details available here.
The Motion Picture Licensing Company (MPLC), the world’s largest provider of non-theatrical exhibition services for film and television producers, announced plans to expand its global operations through the establishment of an Asia-Pacific regional hub office in Hong Kong and at least eight new operating entities over the next four years. Industry veteran Frank Rittman has been appointed as MPLC’s Managing Director for the region based in Hong Kong, reporting to MPLC Vice Chairman Mike Weatherley.
Los Angeles, CA – On March 9, Motion Picture Licensing Corporation (MPLC) held a Film Industry cocktail party, entitled “MPLC’s Spring Film Gala" at the British Consul General, Chris O’Connor's private residence in Los Angeles. Top studio executives from all of the major and independent film and music companies who support the creative industries were in attendance.
Los Angeles, CA – We are pleased to announce that the MPLC Umbrella License® now includes the audiovisual content of STARZ original television programming and Anchor Bay feature films for public exhibition licensing in all markets in the United States. In addition to STARZ and Anchor Bay, MPLC’s list of studios and producers includes every Hollywood Studio and over 1,000 other independent film and television producers.
Eileen Korte, Vice President of the Licensing Division for MPLC, is interviewed by Cheryl Ronk, President of the Michigan Society of Association Executives regarding motion picture copyright compliance within associations.
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