The plaintiffs have filed a lawsuit against 40 defendants seeking a permanent injunction for infringement of their exclusive rights in their original content/work, protected under the Copyright Act of 1957. The defendants are rogue websites that engage in online piracy by acquiring the plaintiffs’ original content and offering access to infringing and unauthorized content available for download and streaming. The Court passed an interim order restraining the forty defendants from hosting, streaming, reproducing, distributing, making available to the public, or communicating any work on which the plaintiffs have a copyright.
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Openload and Streamango Shut Down Due to Piracy, UK High Court Holds TuneIn Liable for Unauthorised Rebroadcasting, Biopic on Late Politician Jayalalitha Receives Court Notice, and more
Spinal Tap Creators and Vivendi Settle Legal Dispute; Openload and Streamango Shut Down Due to Piracy; UK High Court Holds TuneIn Liable for Unauthorised Rebroadcasting;...
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This post was first published on March 8th, 2012. Recently a US District Court ordered shut down of the popular file-sharing site www.megaupload.com after the...
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Malibu Media runs a website X-art.com, which hosts short erotic films. It is a subscription based website and claims to have more than seven...
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This post explores the legal tension between copyright enforcement and privacy rights in online piracy cases. It provides an objective analysis of recent litigation involving ISPs and copyright holders, focusing on the challenges of balancing privacy with effective enforcement.
Read more about Fighting Pirates – Copyright v. PrivacyOnline Piracy, A matter of great concern, As Discussed during the India-US CEO Forum
Online piracy, particularly of movies, was a key topic during the India-US CEO Forum, reflecting its impact on the entertainment industry. Leaders from both countries recognised the urgent need for stronger legal measures against piracy in India.
Read more about Online Piracy, A matter of great concern, As Discussed during the India-US CEO ForumPirates of Bollywood on Copyright Infringement
This excerpt from Pirates of Bollywood presents a legal debate on copyright infringement involving technology platforms and indirect liability. The counsels discuss the balance between creative freedom and protecting creators’ rights in India.
Read more about Pirates of Bollywood on Copyright InfringementPirate’s Share: Piracy is Not Music to Many Ears
The Indian music industry faces substantial revenue losses due to widespread digital piracy. Despite the growth in digital earnings, more than half of potential income is lost, suggesting a need for industry collaboration to address the issue.
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