Posted June 23, 201015 yr http://youtube-global.blogspot.com/2010/06...ml#comment-form Wednesday, June 23, 2010 YouTube wins case against Viacom Today, the court granted our motion for summary judgment in Viacom’s lawsuit with YouTube. This means that the court has decided that YouTube is protected by the safe harbor of the Digital Millenium Copyright Act (DMCA) against claims of copyright infringement. The decision follows established judicial consensus that online services like YouTube are protected when they work cooperatively with copyright holders to help them manage their rights online. This is an important victory not just for us, but also for the billions of people around the world who use the web to communicate and share experiences with each other. We’re excited about this decision and look forward to renewing our focus on supporting the incredible variety of ideas and expression that billions of people post and watch on YouTube every day around the world. UPDATE: This decision also applies to other parties to the lawsuit, including the Premier League. Posted by Kent Walker, Vice President and General Counsel, Google
June 24, 201015 yr This seems sensible although I have not been following the case. Basically I think this says(and correctly me if I'm wrong), as long as there is a cooperatively situation to resolve copyright issues then copyright infringement is not a problem as long as the process of resolving issues is going on.
June 25, 201015 yr GOOD... I'm glad that Youtube has won this victory.... A victory for common sense for once... Who'd've thought eh....? :rolleyes:
June 25, 201015 yr Amazing! Youtube shouldn't be punished for something they are trying their hardest to prevent. Very glad that the interests of the large media conglomerates haven't taken precedent over common sense for once
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