The continuing saga regarding the right to show foreign football feeds in British pubs has taken another turn, with the High Court issuing a ruling that both sides are claiming as a victory. Last week, Lord Justice Kitchin ruled that pubs who show decoded foreign football channels may have breached the Premier League's copyright.
He said: "The defendants who are continuing to trade must be entitled to carry on their business in a way that avoids infringement of [Premier League] copyright if they are able to."
This left both sides claiming a result; with the Premier League vowing to pursue those who show football "without our authority" and a lawyer representing the defendants saying they were "pleased" the majority of claims had been dismissed.
The case of Hampshire licensee Karen Murphy, who has been involved in a lengthy battle for the right to show football from foreign suppliers, will be heard on the February 24th.
Business insurance policies that provide commercial legal protection can provide assistance to pub owners should they end up in court.
