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BitTorrent Copyright Litigation

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Strike 3 Holdings Copyright Infringement Defense Tips

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Strike 3 Holdings (S3”) has filed THOUSANDS of copyright infringement lawsuits, and usually manages to settle quite a few of them.  However, they do not always prevail in their bringing of these actions (usually in a federal...more

McDermott Will & Emery

Dismissal but No Fees for Innocent BitTorrent Defendant - Killer Joe Nevada, LLC v. Leaverton

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Addressing whether a copyright infringement action based solely on IP addresses is frivolous or unreasonable, such that attorneys’ fees should be awarded upon dismissal, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit...more

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1 in 5,000: How John Doe Defeated Porn Producer Malibu Media

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Litigation-friendly pornography producer Malibu Media has suffered a rare loss, which may spell trouble as it proceeds with more cases. According to the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, Malibu Media has filed 5,207...more

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Judge Halts Pornographer’s Subpoenas Against Potential Infringers Identified Through IP Addresses

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Online content providers continue to struggle with the challenge of copyright infringement by BitTorrent users. One of the most aggressive tacks is the one taken by Malibu Media, which, after instituting over 4,500 lawsuits...more

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