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Perspective

Aug. 20, 2011

Cyberlocker sites — the next battlefield for copyright infringement

Cyberlocker services are not inherently illegal, but recent lawsuits may bring them under legal scrutiny. By Nick Solish of Bryan Cave LLP


By Nick Solish


In the war of music pirates versus record labels, cyberlockers are heating up as the next battleground for copyright infringement. A cyberlocker is an online storage provider that allows users to upload and share files. Other users can then access those uploaded files for free, simply by clicking a link to the site and a second link to download the file.


This recent battle started earlier this year when the Motion Picture Association of ...

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