There is debate on whether a script or TV format (a concrete structural lay-out, and the way to place and develop the program contents), or similar, may be considered a literary or artistic work, and therefore, whether it is subject to protection under copyright.

In case the TV format creator should go to a judicial or expert tribunal to defend their legitimate rights and interests, the legal defense could be based both on existing legislation for copyright protection, and also on unfair competition laws.

In any legal defense strategy, an effective authorship proof is needed, and therefore registering a script or TV format in Safe Creative is always advisable, as an element of proof provinding solid protection against plagiarism and misappropiation, regardless of the consideration of which type of work such a format or script should be considered.

Running order or script with a detailed and extensive explanation of the intended program, including phrases, detailed mechanics, details on lighting, presenters, sections, timing, music, setting, etc.

Bible for the pilot program.

Recording of an example pilot show: It is one of the best elements that can be registered in order to get the protection offered by laws. Even if it is not always possible to create a pilot episode with all the production of the final product, it can be emulated, in a mockup way, how would that future pilot program be.

Please read: https://www.safecreative.org/blog/en/2020/02/21/registration-of-tv-formats-and-the-like/

Log into your Safe Creative account. Select the type of audiovisual work (Feature film, series, TV film, etc) A form will open to enter all unique information that will identify the work. After including the rights information, finish the registration. With a business subscription you can include more detailed information about other exploitation rights.

No, in case of audiovisual works made by a constituted producer, it's enough to provide certain required information and any other that is deemed relevant in the registration form.