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IP address not enough to identify pirate, court says

An appeals court in the United States has determined that an IP address is not sufficient evidence that the subscriber is responsible for copyright infringement.

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision upholds a previous ruling made by District Judge Michael Simon. Judge Simon previously dismissed the plaintiff's claim against the accused and found that the plaintiff should pay his legal fees amounting to $17,222.

 

bron https://www.afterdawn.com/news/article.cfm/2018/08/31/ip-address-not-enough-to-identify-pirate-court-says