**Policy Statement: The International Distribution Rights Institutions of Administration**
“Wireless Transmission Piracy (WTP) – Protecting Intellectual Property”
Date: [10/9/23]
The International Distribution Rights Institutions of Administration, hereinafter referred to as INDR, has issued a significant policy ruling: “Wireless Transmission Piracy (WTP) – Protecting Intellectual Property.” This policy is aimed at safeguarding the creative works of artists, musicians, and content creators from unauthorized distribution and download.
**I. Overview**
1. **Wireless Transmission Piracy (WTP):** This policy addresses the pressing issue of wireless transmission piracy, which poses a significant threat to intellectual property rights.
**II. Legal Interventions and Investigations**
1. **INDR Music Alliance:**
INDR Music Alliance will play a pivotal role in conducting investigations into cases of wireless transmission piracy.
2. **Protection Measures:**
INDR Music Alliance will employ legal interventions to protect the intellectual property rights of creators affected by wireless transmission piracy.
**III. Collaboration with Major Internet Companies**
1. **Verizon Collaboration:** INDR Music Alliance will collaborate closely with Verizon, a major internet company, to combat wireless transmission piracy.
2. **Flagging Piracy:
** Verizon will actively flag instances of wireless transmission piracy, similar to its actions against video piracy, thereby contributing to the protection of creative works, including TV shows and movies.**
IV. Expanding Global Partnership and DRM Implementation**
1. **Global Partnerships:**
INDR Music Alliance is committed to expanding its global partnerships to combat wireless transmission piracy effectively.
2. **Digital Rights Management (DRM):** The WTP policy underscores the importance of using Digital Rights Management tools and techniques to prevent unauthorized distribution and downloading of creative works.
Overall, the “Wireless Transmission Piracy – Protecting Intellectual Property” policy is a proactive step towards preserving the rights and livelihoods of content creators and fostering a climate of respect for intellectual property. INDR Music Alliance, in partnership with major internet companies and through the implementation of DRM measures, aims to curb wireless transmission piracy on a global scale
ISSUED POLICY:
Board of Governing
INDR Music Alliance (Association)