Internet service provider (ISP) Grande Communications recently faced a $47 million liability for copyright infringement following a jury verdict. The case was brought by a group of music publishers, who alleged that Grande had failed to properly license the music they were streaming on their network.
The case began in 2017, when the music publishers sued Grande for copyright infringement. They argued that Grande had failed to obtain the proper licenses for the music they were streaming on their network. The music publishers sought damages of $150,000 for each of the 300 songs that were allegedly infringed upon.
At trial, the jury found that Grande had indeed infringed upon the copyright of the music publishers. They awarded the plaintiffs $47 million in damages, which was the maximum amount allowed under the law.
This case serves as a reminder to ISPs that they must take steps to ensure that they are properly licensing any content they are streaming on their networks. Failure to do so can result in significant financial liability.
In addition to obtaining the proper licenses, ISPs should also take steps to ensure that their networks are secure. This includes using encryption and other security measures to protect users’ data and prevent unauthorized access.
The case against Grande is an important reminder that ISPs must take steps to ensure that they are properly licensing any content they are streaming on their networks. Failure to do so can result in significant financial liability. ISPs should also take steps to ensure that their networks are secure and that users’ data is protected from unauthorized access.
Source: Plato Data Intelligence: PlatoAiStream
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