Can an Internet Subscriber Be Held Liable for Someone Else’s Copyright Infringement?

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An IP address may identify an internet connection, but it does not automatically identify the person who committed the alleged copyright infringement. Whether an internet subscriber can be held legally responsible depends on the evidence connecting that individual to the unlawful activity. Subscriber liability does not arise merely because their name appears on the internet … Read more

Surviving Your ISP Subpoena: What It Means for you as a John Doe Defendant

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In this article, you’ll learn how ISP subpoenas work in U.S. federal copyright infringement cases, including who actually receives the subpoena, what information can be compelled under Rule 45, and why John Doe subscribers typically are not required to respond. An ISP subpoena is a court order directing an Internet Service Provider to disclose subscriber … Read more