Protecting Creativity, Expanding Consumer Choice
Respect for copyrights is central to the ability of creative artists to make great movies and TV shows and help our economy grow. The MPAA and its member companies are committed to protecting the rights of those who create the content we love. We are also committed to embracing new technologies and innovative approaches that enable consumers to enjoy their favorite movies and TV shows in exciting and flexible ways. Indeed, the motion picture industry has always been at the forefront of such innovation. Think of the transition from silent pictures to sound or black-and-white to color or, today, 2D to 3D.From the visual arts to the software industry, more and more people around the globe make their living based on the power of their creative ideas and those of others. This means we all have a global stake in protecting intellectual property rights and recognizing that these safeguards are a cornerstone of a healthy global information economy. That’s no different from the importance of protecting any other property rights such as those in manufactured products, homes and public buildings and the people and industries that contribute to those parts of our economic strength and well-being.
More than 2.4 million American jobs rely upon a healthy film and television industry in the United States. We are committed to safeguarding these jobs by protecting intellectual property and delivering innovative choices to consumers. To be successful, we seek to constructively engage with diverse stakeholders. This includes:
- Partnering with the technology and communications communities to reduce copyright theft and expand the diversity of legitimate choices available to consumers, so they can enjoy the genuine product — authentic copies of movies & TV shows — at a fair price and in flexible and hassle-free ways.
- Working to include strong intellectual property rights provisions in every U.S. trade agreement and working to ensure that all parties uphold the commitments we have made to one another to protect the power of creative ideas around the world.
- Working with law enforcement and other entities to safeguard intellectual property rights as a cornerstone of our global information economy.
- Collaborating with educators to promote respect for copyright at an early age and teaching the importance of responsible digital citizenship.
