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ISP sues to force disclosure of RIAA infringement data
A US internet service provider is suing to compel the Recording Industry Association of America to disclose the effectiveness of its copyright alert system.
Book publishers sue Audible over new ‘Captions’ feature
Several book publishers have filed a joint copyright infringement suit against Amazon’s Audible.
DoJ charges eight over illegal sites bigger than Netflix, Hulu
Eight individuals have been charged with conspiring to violate criminal copyright law by running two of the largest illegal streaming services in the US, the country’s Department of Justice has said.
Producer says Drake’s ‘Nice For What’ infringes his copyright
A US-based producer has filed a copyright infringement suit against various artists and producers including Drake.
Premier League season opens with 16 cease-and-desist letters
The Premier League and the Federation Against Copyright Theft have served cease-and-desist notices to 16 premises across the UK suspected of distributing pirate football streams.
‘World of Warcraft’ makers take aim at 'ripoff' distributors
Video game publisher Blizzard Entertainment has taken legal action against the developers of a game which it says rips off its flagship “Warcraft” series.
Consumers less likely to buy goods advertised on pirate sites: report
US consumers are less likely to buy from brands that have adverts on websites that host pirated movies or TV shows, a survey suggests.
Music publishers vent fury at ISP’s ‘delaying tactics and gamesmanship’
A number of music publishers have filed a status report accusing internet service provider Cox Communications of obstruction, delay and gamesmanship in a dispute over its monitoring of pirated content across its networks.
Billie Eilish merch in anime copying row
US singer Billie Eilish is facing criticism after it emerged that several articles of clothing from her merchandise collaboration with fashion brand Siberia Hills featured copyright-protected artwork.
Athletia and Deutsche Fußball Liga launch joint venture to curb piracy
The Deutsche Fußball Liga, a subsidiary of German football association Die Liga – Fußballverband, has entered into a partnership with content management service Athletia to monitor pirated broadcasts of Bundesliga football league matches.
