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    Supreme Court Rules in Favor of DSTV Against Satcon and K3 Telecom Over Content Rights Violation

    Rural Reporters News NetworkBy Rural Reporters News NetworkFebruary 20, 2025No Comments3 Mins Read
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    By: Keith Morrison| Staff Writer

    Montserrado County, Monrovia City-Thursday, February 20, 2025-The Supreme Court of Liberia has delivered a significant ruling in favor of Consolidated Group Inc., the owner of DSTV in Liberia, against Satcon Communication Services and K3 Telecommunications. The ruling, which was handed down on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, stems from an ongoing legal battle concerning the unauthorized broadcasting of exclusive sports content.

    The case began when Consolidated Group, led by General Manager Semeon Freeman, accused Satcon and K3 Telecom of violating content rights granted by MultiChoice Africa and SuperSport. The content in question includes live broadcasts of high-profile football leagues such as the English Premier League and La Liga, which are exclusive to DSTV in Liberia. Consolidated Group claims it sustained substantial losses, totaling US$5.1 million, due to the infringement by the defendants.

    Mr. Simeon Freeman-DSTV Liberia CEO& MultiChoice ‘s Liberia representative.

    In its judgment, the Supreme Court ruled that Freeman, as the authorized representative of MultiChoice Africa, had standing to file the lawsuit. The court also found that Satcon knowingly violated the content rights of Consolidated Group’s principal, MultiChoice Africa, by broadcasting content without proper authorization. As a result, Satcon has been prohibited from continuing such broadcasts in the future.

    The court further determined that the trial court had made an error in dismissing the case, stating that Consolidated Group had the legal capacity to initiate the action. The case has now been sent back to the Commercial Court for further proceedings, though the high court clarified that the Commercial Court, sitting without a jury, will not be awarding damages. Instead, Consolidated Group is free to pursue its damages claim through appropriate legal channels.

    In a decisive conclusion, the Supreme Court reversed the Commercial Court’s initial ruling, directing that Satcon be barred from airing content owned by MultiChoice Africa, SuperSport, and BeIN Sports. Costs were awarded against Satcon Communication Services.

    This ruling underscores the importance of protecting intellectual property rights, particularly in the broadcasting and media sector. The dispute began in 2019 when Consolidated Group filed its complaint against Satcon, K3 Telecom, and the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA), accusing them of illegally broadcasting exclusive sports content. The case highlights the legal complexities of content rights and broadcasting in Liberia and underscores the significance of adhering to agreements that protect intellectual property.

    As this case unfolds, stakeholders in the media and telecommunications industries will be closely watching its implications for future content rights enforcement in the region.

    Edited: Jesefu Morris Keita| Editor-In-Chief

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