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BitTorrent ‘Copyright Trolls’ Given Green Light By Finland’s Supreme Court

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The letters, sent by the law firm Hedman Partners, alleged that subscribers’ internet connections had been used to download or share movies (some pornographic) using BitTorrent. Alleged pirates were given a choice – pay a substantial settlement amount to the rightsholders or face punishing legal action.

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Which VPN Providers Really Take Privacy Seriously in 2023?

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All claim to be the best, but some are more privacy-conscious than others. When it comes to privacy and anonymity, an outsider can’t offer any guarantees. Many of these questions relate to privacy and security, and the various companies answer them here in their own words. That includes copyright infringement.

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Prolific ‘Copyright Troll’ Seeks BitTorrent Piracy Evidence From….Netflix?

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Companies that file hundreds even thousands of copyright infringement lawsuits with the intention of seeking settlements to avoid trial, are often labeled ‘copyright trolls’ In the United States, the undisputed leader in this space is adult video company Strike 3 Holdings, the owner of brands including Blacked, Tushy, and Vixen.

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Movie Piracy: Customers of Major UK ISPs Receive Letters Demanding Cash

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Companies that own copyrighted works have the option to monetize them in any way they see fit. None of these avenues are inherently controversial but for some companies another option is attractive; track down people who allegedly downloaded and shared movies online and warn them that they could soon be facing a lawsuit.

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The Plagiarism of Fast Fashion

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According to the app tracking firms App Annie and SensorTower, Shein’s app even surpassed Amazon in the terms of downloads and has helped propel the company to a $15 billion valuation. Slow Fashion’s Copyright Problem. The two sides reached a settlement mere days before the trial was set to begin. none have passed.

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Canadian Judge: Movie Company’s Piracy Evidence Just Not Good Enough

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With ties to the shadowy piracy monitoring and settlement factory GuardaLey , Voltage is currently pursuing Virgin Media customers in the UK to retrieve cash while warning that something much worse could happen. Voltage settlement actions always seek to maximize pressure on the internet bill payer. Direct Infringement and Discovery.

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Filmmakers Withdraw Popcorn Time ‘Blocking’ Request After Google Shows Up

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Copyright holders have tried a wide variety of legal options to tackle online piracy, including lawsuits. In response, the VPN announced that it would stop using US-based servers, to ensure the privacy of its users. From: TF , for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more. is one of the companies that was sued.