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Intellectual Property

Jun. 29, 2005

File-Sharing Services Can't Urge Piracy

WASHINGTON - In a decision celebrated by the entertainment industry, the Supreme Court ruled Monday that Internet file-sharing services are liable for copyright infringement when they actively encourage their users to download pirated copies of music and movies.

By Brent Kendall
Daily Journal Staff Writer
        WASHINGTON - In a decision celebrated by the entertainment industry, the Supreme Court ruled Monday that Internet file-sharing services are liable for copyright infringement when they actively ...

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