How to Get an MPLC Licence
One licence. Every screen. Copyright covered.
The MPLC Blanket Licence is a simple, all-in-one solution. One licence covers a wide range of content from studios, production companies, and thousands of other rightsholders. For one annual fee, your business can stream content through work devices, show TV programmes and films on every screen across your premises.
Our blanket licence works in the same way the PRS for Music licence does for music. Most businesses are already familiar with that comparison. MPLC operates similarly, acting on behalf of rightsholders to cover streaming content, TV and films when shown in commercial settings.
There are no reporting requirements and no limits on how often content plays. The licence renews annually and takes about five minutes to arrange.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why might our business need an MPLC licence?
Many organisations are not aware that there can be a gap between accessing content and having permission to show it in a business setting. If employees are streaming from a work device or showing TV and film content within the workplace, this is a public performance. An MPLC licence helps close that gap so you can continue using our rightsholder content with confidence.
What risk does operating without a licence create?
Without the right licence, businesses can be exposed to unintentional copyright risk. This often happens without awareness. A licence removes that uncertainty and provides reassurance that your use of content is appropriately covered.
What does the MPLC blanket licence cover?
The MPLC Blanket Licence provides a simple, all-in-one solution. Instead of securing permission for each program or film, one annual blanket licence covers a wide range of content from thousands of rightsholders across your organisation. It removes the need to track usage or manage permissions screen by screen, making compliance straightforward.
Is this similar to musical licensing?
Yes. MPLC works in a similar way for TV, films and streaming content. Just as PRS and PPL cover music use in public settings, MPLC covers video content.
Who else has an MPLC Blanket Licence. Do any of them also have a TV licence/ other subscriptions?
MPLC has been in business for nearly 40 years and has provided licenses to tens of thousands of businesses, government entities and non-profit organisations nationwide across the UK and in 27 other countries around the world. MPLC’s UK licensees include well-known restaurant chains; major hotel brands; healthcare networks; auto dealerships; campgrounds; property management companies, national and local government agencies; and small and medium sized businesses who want to operate their businesses in compliance with the 1988 Copyright Act.
MPLC also works with association and membership bodies to help their members continue to publicly perform TV and film content (legally) at their premises.
Where can I see a list of all of the studios, rightsholders and producers that MPLC represents?
You can find a full list of all the rightsholders and producers that we represent here on our rightsholders page.
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