🏛️ The Digital Piracy Wars That Changed Everything
🌟 Remember Napster? What about those early days when everyone was downloading music for free? This episode explores the fascinating legal battles that shaped how we use the internet today - and why some tech companies get sued while others stay protected!
💡 What You'll Discover:
- 🔍 The two-part test that decides if a company is guilty of "contributory copyright liability"
- ⚖️ Why knowledge and active encouragement are the keys to understanding tech lawsuits
- 🎯 How the "safe harbor" rules protect platforms like Facebook and YouTube from user uploads
🚀 Historic Cases Discussed:
- 💎 Sony Corp vs. Universal City Studios (Betamax Case) - The 1980s battle that saved VCRs and set the foundation for all modern tech
- ⭐ MGM Studios vs. Grokster - The 2005 case that refined the rules and focused on company intentions
- 🏛️ Kunal Bahl and Sharad Babu Digumarthi cases - How Indian courts are applying these principles to e-commerce platforms
🌍 Modern Applications:
- 📱 How the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) protects American platforms
- 🇮🇳 Why Section 79 of India's IT Act 2000 gives similar protections to Indian intermediaries
- 🚨 The "notice and takedown" process that keeps platforms safe from lawsuits
🎙️ By the end, you'll understand the invisible legal framework that governs every video you watch, song you stream, and file you share online!
