INTERNET LAW: Can parents be liable for kids movie file-sharing?

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In this exciting episode of Litigation Whiteboard® Attorney Steve® discussed intellectual property law and specifically, how parents or guardians may be liable (jointly and severally) for the illegal online file sharing of their kids. In this video you will learn about:

1. Joint and several liability
2. Parents liable for the copyright infringement of their kids
3. State laws holding parents liable (for example, California Civil Code section 1714.1 which puts a $25,000 cap on liability)
4. Whether state laws are “pre-empted” by federal laws under 17 USC 301
5. Secondary theories of liability in copyright infringement law (a. “vicarious liability” and b. Contributory infringement and inducement of copyright infringement

If you received a notice or letter from your ISP (ex. Cox, Comcast, Charter, Frontier, Verizon, AT&T, etc.) and you believe your kid (and/or their friends) might be the responsible party, call us to discuss your options. We are a leader in Strike 3 Defense in the State of California. We can be reached at (877) 276-5084.

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