A California jury has awarded Louis Vuitton damages in the amount of $32.4 million against two internet service providers (ISPs) and their operator for contributory trademark infringement based on their hosting of websites that sold knock-off Louis Vuitton products. For the full story, see this article in ars technica. This decision may lead ISPs to respond more proactively when they receive notice of infringement. It also serves as a helpful reminder that the Digital Millennium Copyright Act’s (DMCA) safe harbor for ISPs does not extend to activity the ISP knows is taking place.
Sep 03
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