On April 9th, 2020, a jury in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas found ISP Grande Communications liable for copyright infringement damages of $47 million. This was the result of a lawsuit brought by music publisher BMG Rights Management, which alleged that Grande Communications had allowed its customers to illegally download copyrighted music.
The lawsuit, which was filed in 2015, alleged that Grande Communications had failed to take action against its customers who were using its service to illegally download copyrighted music. The lawsuit also alleged that Grande Communications had failed to implement a “repeat infringer policy” which would have allowed them to terminate the accounts of customers who were found to be engaging in copyright infringement.
The jury found that Grande Communications had indeed failed to implement a repeat infringer policy and had failed to take action against its customers who were engaging in copyright infringement. As a result, the jury found Grande Communications liable for copyright infringement damages of $47 million.
This case is an important reminder of the importance of taking steps to protect copyrighted material. ISPs have a responsibility to ensure that their customers are not engaging in copyright infringement and must take action when they become aware of such activity. Furthermore, ISPs should implement a repeat infringer policy and take action against customers who are found to be engaging in copyright infringement.
This case also serves as a reminder that copyright infringement can have serious consequences. Copyright holders are entitled to seek damages from those who infringe on their rights and ISPs can be held liable for the actions of their customers. As a result, it is important for ISPs to take steps to protect copyrighted material and ensure that their customers are not engaging in copyright infringement.
Source: Plato Data Intelligence: PlatoAiStream
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