APAP (Anti-Piracy Action Program) is:

an effective approach to copyright infringement; an approach that embra ces technology rather than squelching technological advances; an eight step program that provides a low-cost, user-friendly answer to piracy that is available to all adult producers/distributors, big and small.

Step 1:
Copyright Registration Counseling

Upon subscribing, members will receive:

• a copyright assessment;

• an action plan for ensuring that all copyrights are properly registered;

• information/education on how to register copyrights.

Step 2:
Infringement Location Services-Economy of Scale

FSC has negotiated:

• bulk purchases of infringement identifying technological services with top content tracking vendor Vobile;

• services at a significant savings for subscribers;

• services made available and affordable for all subscribers regardless of size.

• for titles to be searched daily on ten targeted tubesites

• the availability for content providers to track their titles on Vobile’s website using their participant specific user ID and password.

Step 3:
Take Down Notices

FSC will:

• coordinate the delivery of take down notices for all infringements detected through Vobile’s content tracking;

• ensure that all notices are on attorney letterhead with the signature of an attorney;

• maintain a database of correct contact information of UCG/tubesites once identified, ensuring offenders receive take down notices as quickly as possible.

Step 4:
Maintain Statistics for Infringing Locations

As infringing locations are identified FSC will:

• compile information and distribute it to all subscribers;

• track notices sent to any given site in order to determine which locations are the biggest violators;

• document how sites respond to take down notices and how quickly they do so.

Step 5
UGC Site Content Monetization Coordination

FSC will:

• negotiate with third party vendors and UCG sites to prescreen user uploaded content;

• coordinate monetization of previously infringing activity;

• ensure technology and service is available to all subscribers regardless of size.

Step 6
Pre-Litigation and Litigation Coordination

FSC will:

• review ownership, analyze business practices and compile data for infringing sites;

• work with subscribers to determine an individualized approach for each infringing site;

• identify subscribers, when appropriate, who wish to engage in litigation and match them with others to form litigation groups.

Step 7

Research, Education and Outreach

FSC will:

• research piracy and anti piracy trends and technologies and keep subscribers informed, through a monthly on-line newsletter;

• research new technologies for locating infringing content and will interface with technology companies to explore new solutions;

• communicate with mainstream entertainment attorneys, the MPAA, and mainstream production companies.

Step 8
Branding /Deterrence

FSC will develop a seal or mark that Anti-Piracy Program subscribers can place on their products (DVDs, websites) to warn would-be infringers that the studio is among those taking collective efforts to protect content and prosecute infringement claims.

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