MediaCorp sues Malaysian firm for copyright, trademark
infringements
KUALA LUMPUR: Singapore media company MediaCorp has taken
a Malaysian company to court for selling content recorded off its
radio and television channels.
The Malaysian company, MediaBanc, is alleged to have compiled, sold
and distributed MediaCorp news and radio programmes, without
licence. The acts were discovered in 2006.
MediaCorp is suing for copyright and trademark infringements, as
well as conspiracy to injure its business.
The Singapore media company called six witnesses to the stand at
the opening day of the trial in Kuala Lumpur.
MediaCorp said it sent letters to MediaBanc in 2007, urging it to
cease all alleged acts of infringement, but its requests were not
met.
MediaCorp is seeking damages, as well as a court injunction to stop
MediaBanc from selling or distributing its content without
authority.
The four-day trial is scheduled to end on Friday.
- CNA/yt
