GMA, naglabas ng official statement kaugnay sa pagkapanalo ng TVJ

- GMA released its official statement over the win of TVJ in the copyright and infringement case

- The statement, posted on the official IG page of the network, wished to give the public some clarity over the decision of the Regional Trial Court (RTC)

- It said that the court did not find GMA guilty of copyright infringement or unfair competition

- It also underscored that it will be complying with the directive of the Court with regards to airing "Eat Bulaga" episodes in their platforms

GMA has released its official statement in relation to the decision of the RTC favoring TVJ.

The network, in its statement clarified the decision for the public to better understand.

Here is the full statement of GMA.

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"For accuracy and clarity of the public, the Regional Trial Court clearly found that GMA did not commit any act of copyright infringement or unfair competition against the plaintiffs as it was merely complying with its contractual commitments under its airtime agreement with co-defendant TAPE. In fact, the Court found that GMA was a mere nominal party to TVJ's suit. And the latter never claimed any damages in their complaint as against GMA.

We will comply with the directive of the Court on the airing of Eat Bulaga episodes in our platforms.

Nevertheless, GMA Network will refer the matter to our external counsel to avail of the proper remedies before the appellate courts."

"Eat Bulaga" is the longest-running noontime variety program on Philippine television. The show premiered on July 30, 1979. Its pioneer hosts include showbiz icons Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey de Leon.

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Recently, TVJ, in a post on their social media page, shared the news that the court has granted their complaint against TAPE and GMA as to the use of trademarks “EB” and “Eat Bulaga.”According to the post of the trio, after a court proceeding that lasted five months, TVJ emerged victorious in their complaint against TAPE and GMA-7.

They also shared that the court rendered its decision last December 22, 2023, and it was by TVJ’s lawyers today, January 5, 2024. The post also revealed that the court has prohibited TAPE and GMA from using the said trademarks, including the jingle, thus paving the way for its use by TVJ in their noontime show on TV5.

Source: KAMI.com.gh