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Grokster et al. go downIn an opinion written by Souter J, the US
Supreme Court has found Grokster liable for copyright infringement:
"One
who distributes a device with the object of promoting its use to infringe
copyright, as shown by clear expression or other affirmative steps taken to
foster infringement, going beyond mere distribution with knowledge of
third-party action, is liable for the resulting acts of infringement by third
parties using the device, regardless of the device’s lawful
uses."
Links to the Syllabus, the Opinion and the concurring opinions of Ginsburg J (with whom Rehnquist CJ and Kennedy J joined) and Breyer J (with whom Stevens and O'Connor JJ joined) here. Link to Prof. Patry's first take here. Wallstreet Journal's roundtable here and Scotusblog here. What price KaZaA now? Posted: Tuesday - 28 June, 2005 at 09:03 AM | |