Archive for the 'iiNet' Category

iiNet v AFACT Anti-Piracy Case Appeal Set For August 2010

Friday, May 14th, 2010

Earlier this year Hollywood lost its case against iiNet when a court ruled that the ISP could not be held responsible for the actions of its subscribers when they committed copyright infringements using BitTorrent. The studios appealed and now the date has been set for the Federal Court re-run. iiNet boss Michael Malone is confident of a second victory.

AFACT Blasts Judge, Will Appeal iiNet ISP Liability Decision

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

In early February, AFACT, representing several Hollywood movie studios, lost its case against Aussie ISP iiNet after a judge ruled the ISP was not responsible for the infringements of its subscribers. Now the anti-piracy group is claiming that Justice Cowdroy was wrong on almost all points and will appeal his decision.

Anti-Piracy Group Loses In Court, Doesn’t Want To Pay Costs

Monday, February 22nd, 2010

At the beginning of February, AFACT, representing several Hollywood movie studios, lost its case against iiNet after the court decided that the ISP was not responsible for the infringements of its subscribers. Despite being ordered to pay all costs, AFACT says it will now go back to court in an attempt to avoid paying them.

Movie Studios Lose Landmark Case Against Aussie ISP

Thursday, February 4th, 2010

Australian Internet service provider iiNet has won its court battle against several Hollywood studios. Justice Dennis Cowdroy today announced that iiNet was not responsible for the infringements of its subscribers when they shared copyright material using BitTorrent. The Australian Pirate Party has welcomed the decision.