Canal+ Demands €7,000,000 From Streaming Pirate, Court Awards €60,000
Those who stream content illegally online are regularly portrayed as generating huge profits at the expense of legitimate content owners. In broad terms it’s an accurate summary; pirates invest nothing in the creative process and therefore risk none of their own time or money. What pirates do risk, in some cases for surprisingly little profit, is legal action in both civil and criminal courts. It’s a roll of the dice a surprising...
“Home Alone” Enjoys Seasonal Piracy Spike as Christmas Draws Near
People who pirate movies may be more likely to show psychopath traits; they are not immune to seasonal traditions. As the days get shorter, downloads of specific pirated movies start to increase. This includes Christmas classics such as Home Alone, The Grinch, and Elf. In 2022 we revealed that Home Alone is by far the most pirated Christmas classic and a year later, that hasn’t changed. As a follow-up, we now take a closer look at the...
NASCAR Fan-Friendly Copyright Claims Needed Extra Boost to Pacify Fans
Recurring news that another established and popular content creator faces copyright issues on YouTube is something the world will have to get used to. Developing copyright law tends to go in one direction and with most social media platforms today showing less willingness to fight, some types of user-generated content may be in for a more restricted ride. On Wednesday, NASCAR fanatic and popular YouTuber Brock Beard sounded dejected...
UFC Wants Pirated Livestreams Knocked Down Faster
The UFC has promoted mixed martial arts fights for three decades. Today, however, the company is also fighting a battle of its own against online piracy. Unauthorized views of UFC events have taken off in recent years. The organization is trying to put a stop to these pirated livestreams, but that’s proving to be a drawn-out battle. Last week, General Counsel Riché McKnight shared UFC’s concerns with lawmakers during a House Judiciary...
‘Transnational’ Pirate IPTV Operation Targeted By Italian Law Enforcement
Pirate IPTV services are a major cause for concern among broadcasters globally. In Italy, illegal streaming has grown in relevance to become part of a nationwide conversation. Fueled by a national passion for top-tier football matches, viewable only by those who can afford a subscription, pirate IPTV services and other illegal streaming platforms found fertile ground in Italy. New law passed during the summer, which increased...
