TorrentFreak

JULY 5, 2023

The company, known for its Blacked, Tushy, and Vixen brands, targets people whose Internet connections were allegedly used to download and share copyright-infringing content via BitTorrent. Track, Sue and Settle These efforts, often referred to as so-called ‘copyright-trolling’, are pretty straightforward. federal courts.

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TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Some of the companies involved have previously gone after individual pirates from which they obtained settlements, and the ISP puts them in the “copyright troll” corner, a label the filmmakers have previously rejected. “Plaintiffs and Maverickeye are part of a well-known web of copyright trolls.

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TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Early last year the operators of YTS signed a settlement agreement with several movies studios, which put many of the site’s users at risk. The settlement ensured that YTS could continue to operate. And despite sending many copyright infringement notices, these services failed to take meaningful action in response.

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Plagiarism Today

MAY 11, 2022

To support their claims, Riot included images of similar characters and elements between the two games, making the argument that Moonton crossed the line into copyright infringement. million settlement in 2018. 3: Wrongfully Accused ‘Pirate’ Recoups $108k From ‘Copyright Troll’. That lawsuit resulted in a $2.9

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TorrentFreak

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

As a result, some of the ISP’s subscribers have begun receiving letters accusing them of pirating the movie ‘Ava’ with the advice that if the matter goes to court, they could be found liable for copyright infringement. But what about those who wish to contest the claims being made? Options For Accused Subscribers.

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 1, 2021

These lawsuits target people whose Internet connections were allegedly used to download and share copyright-infringing content via BitTorrent. This practice is often described as “copyright trolling” and the cases almost never go to trial. Instead, all settlement attempts require prior approval from the court.

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TorrentFreak

AUGUST 20, 2021

Boylan of downloading several films. This customer was sued in an earlier lawsuit and likely provided the information as part of a settlement. Boylan the filmmakers did some further research which showed that the IP-address connected to her Verizon subscription had been repeatedly used to download pirated movies. ” Ms.

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TorrentFreak

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

In a motion to dismiss submitted this week, the ISP refutes the claim that it’s directly, contributorily, or even vicariously liable for subscribers’ alleged copyright infringements. the evidence provided by the movie companies’ anti-piracy partner Maverickeye fails to prove any direct infringements.

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TorrentFreak

JULY 29, 2021

The “repeat infringer” issue remains a hot topic in US courts after rightsholders filed lawsuits against several ISPs. These Internet providers are accused of not doing enough to stop copyright infringers on their networks, even after receiving multiple ‘copyright infringement’ notifications.

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TorrentFreak

AUGUST 16, 2021

In 2017 the RIAA sued Grande Communications for failing to take meaningful action against customers who allegedly carried out more than a million BitTorrent-based infringements. According to the movie companies, Grande knew that its customers used its service to routinely download and upload their copyrights work in breach of copyright.

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TorrentFreak

APRIL 6, 2023

addressed the substance of the allegations and described the film companies and their anti-piracy partner Maverickeye as “copyright trolls” “Plaintiffs and Maverickeye are part of a well-known web of copyright trolls. can be held liable for the copyright infringements of its subscribers. Something More?

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TorrentFreak

MAY 20, 2024

. ‘Trolls’ The ISP described the film companies and their anti-piracy partner MaverickEye as “copyright trolls”. WOW mentioned that the companies previously tried to get quick settlements from John Doe subscribers based on little more than an IP-address. This lawsuit isn’t progressing quickly by any means, however.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

As I’ve previously written, for many years after the DMCA passed, everyone assumed that 17 USC 512(a) completely shielded Internet access providers from liability for subscribers’ copyright infringements. MarkMonitor sent Cox 163,148 infringement notices during the claim period. It did not.

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Velocity of Content

APRIL 12, 2023

The more third-party published content is shared, the higher the risk of copyright infringement. Downloading content through any tool makes a new copy of that content – and copying often requires permission. Why is the fact that remote and hybrid workers are sharing more often and with more people [fig.

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TorrentFreak

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

None of these avenues are inherently controversial but for some companies another option is attractive; track down people who allegedly downloaded and shared movies online and warn them that they could soon be facing a lawsuit. Warning Signs Appeared a Few Months Ago.

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TorrentFreak

AUGUST 25, 2021

It’s also one of the few groups that systematically tracks copyright infringers on Usenet, one of the oldest file-sharing systems which still has millions of users. As part of the settlement, the operator of NZBXS.com agreed to share information about the site’s users. BREIN Has User Details.

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Velocity of Content

MARCH 14, 2023

Simple content exchanges to help further a discussion and keep business moving may actually create or increase the risk of copyright infringement, leading to costly lawsuits or settlements and affecting brand reputation.

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TorrentFreak

JANUARY 7, 2022

Each year the UK Government publishes a new edition of its Online Copyright Infringement Tracker which reveals the results of an annual survey polling the piracy habits of people twelve years old and above. From: TF , for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more. Music, Movies, TV, Live Sports.

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TorrentFreak

MAY 1, 2023

In the United States, consumer ISPs have been handing over the identities of suspected BitTorrent pirates for years, mostly because a court has compelled them to as part of a copyright infringement lawsuit. The majority stand accused of downloading and/or sharing the 2022 movie, ‘Fall.’

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TorrentFreak

JULY 9, 2022

Several of these lawsuits have ended in settlements, where some VPNs services agreed to block notorious pirate sites or BitTorrent traffic on US-based servers. “Downloading and sharing files via torrent is a violation of copyright law. However, that did little to stop the infringing activity.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

If the creator has greater leverage or financial means than the enforcement-targeted business, the result of these demands is often swift settlement. Plainly, predicting the merits of a copyright claim in this realm is extraordinarily difficult, and for many small businesses, settlement is the better part of valor. TVEyes, Inc.:

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TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 18, 2021

The settlement didn’t end the lawsuit completely as the anonymous operators of Popcorntime.app were targeted in the same case. Among other things, Judge Buchanan recommends awarding damages for trademark infringement, DMCA violations, contract breach, and willful copyright infringement against Popcorntime.app.

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TorrentFreak

MARCH 16, 2022

Mundo TV and Must TV are described as rebranded versions of ExpediteTV that were sold to subscribers via the domains mundo-tv.com and must-tv.com, in breach of the agreed settlement and court injunctions in the earlier lawsuit. New Lawsuit Goes Deeper Than The Original. 1201(a)(1)(A).

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TorrentFreak

JUNE 15, 2022

With ties to the shadowy piracy monitoring and settlement factory GuardaLey , Voltage is currently pursuing Virgin Media customers in the UK to retrieve cash while warning that something much worse could happen. ” Voltage’s Backup Plan – Billpayers ‘Authorized’ Infringement.

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TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

At the Texas federal court, the jury found Grande contributorily liable for willful infringement of 1,403 copyrighted works. For willful copyright infringement, a jury can award between $750 and $150,000 per work and here it decided that $33,333 is appropriate. The guilty verdict comes with a hefty damages award.

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TorrentFreak

JUNE 5, 2023

On January 2, 2015, a new system designed to assist copyright holders and better protect consumers went live in Canada. Late 2018, after some companies did exactly that, the Canadian government amended the Copyright Act to prohibit the inclusion of settlement demands in warning notices. lawsuit, give or take.

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Plagiarism Today

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The lawsuit accuses AT&T of contributory copyright infringement for its failure to act against piracy on its network. According to the reports, Lin set up a company that acquired the rights to 18 movies and then began to “tempt” users into downloading those films illegally. 3: MPLC Joins the Copyright Society.

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TorrentFreak

MAY 31, 2022

As detailed in our previous reporting , Voltage Holdings is a member of FACT Administration LLP , a UK corporate structure behind the latest settlement scheme. A division of the Federation Against Copyright Theft (FACT Worldwide) and FACT chief Kieron Sharp are officers in the LLP and are now playing a leading role.

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TorrentFreak

JULY 19, 2023

Over the past several years, adult entertainment company Strike 3 Holdings has filed thousands of copyright cases in U.S. These lawsuits target people whose Internet connections were allegedly used to download and share copyright-infringing content via BitTorrent. federal courts. “An injunction is for future acts.

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Today, it’s common knowledge that IP-addresses and downloads of BitTorrent users can be easily monitored by tracking outfits. The money comes on top of the deterrent factor, which is often cited by copyright holders as one of the main reasons to take action. and around the world.

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 27, 2022

By now most BitTorrent users should be well aware that their IP-addresses and downloads can be easily monitored. These lawsuits can be a lucrative business, especially when targeted defendants opt for quick settlements of a few thousand dollars. and abroad. In the U.S., most of these cases are filed by Strike 3 Holdings. Edge Cases.

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TorrentFreak

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022

Grande Communications believes that it shouldn’t be held liable for the alleged copyright infringements committed by its subscribers. “Grande disputes the plaintiffs’ claim that Grande is liable for acts of copyright infringement allegedly committed by its subscribers.

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 20, 2022

These lawsuits target people whose Internet connections were allegedly used to download and share copyright-infringing content via BitTorrent. Many of these cases result in private settlements and are never heard of again. federal courts. Rare Files-Sharing Trial. Strike 3 Piracy Evidence.

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TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 27, 2021

That resulted in a then-unknown number of Virgin Media customers receiving letters accusing them of pirating the less-than-successful movie ‘Ava’ and warning of a copyright infringement lawsuit, should they choose not to settle the case. The profit for this is, therefore, payable.”

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IP and Legal Filings

DECEMBER 17, 2023

[viii] Spotify, Pandora and other companies also follow the principle of settlement rather than compliance in their regimes. ix] It is essentially a cheap get out of jail free card for companies like Spotify who use copyright litigation and time as a weapon to cede the music label into bowing down. [x]

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TorrentFreak

JANUARY 30, 2023

While many of these lawsuits have resulted in private settlements, Strike 3 also encountered pushback from some of the people it sued. According to Strike 3, it is clear as day that the man downloaded and shared 36 of Strike 3’s porn videos without permission. This question will be decided by the jury instead. — A copy of U.S.

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TorrentFreak

JULY 29, 2022

These lawsuits target people whose Internet connections were allegedly used to download and share copyright-infringing content via BitTorrent. Many of these cases result in private settlements and are never heard of again. The report has little to do with copyright infringement. ” Mr.

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