article_snippet.sent: Twitter's Periscope app allows users to broadcast live video and audio online but has copyright pitfalls .
article_snippet.sent: We are aware of Periscope and have sent takedown notices,' an HBO spokeswoman said in a statement. '
article_snippet.sent: Periscope has come under fire after the new series of HBO's Game of Thrones was shared online .
article_snippet.sent: CLICK HERE to read Periscope's terms of service .
article_snippet.sent: We respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect Periscope users to do the same,' the TOS read. '
article_snippet.sent: A Twitter spokesperson told Sportsmail: 'Periscope will review all reported broadcasts against Sportsmail content policy, which expressly prohibits the broadcast of copyright-protected material. '
article_snippet.sent: After investigation, Periscope will take down any reported streams that are deemed to infringing.
article_snippet.sent: Individual users may have a legal defence if Individual users show small parts of the fight with credit on Individual users Periscope stream, but showing it in it entirety would be illegal.
article_snippet.sent: However, due to ephemeral nature of Periscope - if users choose not to save users broadcast - and the difficulties in tracking down individuals, the likelihood is that broadcasters would choose to bring a lawsuit against Periscope for facilitating the breach of copyright.
article_snippet.sent: Last week HBO in the US issued takedown notices to Twitter, which owns Periscope, over the illegal streaming of the season premiere of Game of ThronesThrones.
article_snippet.sent: In its terms of service, Periscope encourages anyone with a copyright complaint to come to anyone, with evidence of the breach of copyright.