If this page does not print out automatically, select Print from the File menu.

RIAA issues new wave of P2P suits

Trade body takes action against a further 477 users

Dinah Greek, vnunet.com 29 Apr 2004

The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has sued a further 477 internet users for allegedly sharing music on peer-to-peer (P2P) sites.

This brings the total number of people against whom the trade body has brought legal action to 2,454 since September last year. Around 400 people have so far settled out of court.

The RIAA has to issue so-called 'John Doe' subpoenas because the identity of each P2P user is known only by the IP address they use.

Included in the latest suits are 69 individuals allegedly using university networks to illegally distribute copyrighted sound recordings on unauthorised P2P services.

RIAA president Cary Sherman said in a statement: "It remains as important as ever that we continue to work with the university community in a way that is respectful of the law as well as university values."

This article was printed from the V3.co.uk web site

© Incisive Media Ltd. 2009 Incisive Media Limited, Haymarket House, 28-29 Haymarket, London SW1Y 4RX, is a company registered in England and Wales with company registration number 04038503
Close this window to return to the website