Last month, IPTV set-top box manufacturer Infomir announced cooperation with rightsholders to block access to ‘pirate’ streams. It now appears the system to block allegedly infringing portals can be circumvented, either with a DIY technique or by downloading custom firmware. While legal IPTV platforms exist online, the acronym is also closely associated with services providing […]
In a relatively unusual action, Dutch anti-piracy group BREIN says it has forced three unlicensed Internet radio broadcasters to obtain licensing. A fourth has shut down. Other stations targeted by BREIN state that they’re owned by their streaming platform, a matter that is complicated by its status as a so-called bullet-proof host set up to […]
New research reveals some interesting findings regarding the volume, senders, and targets of takedown notices. One of the most intriguing findings is that hundreds of thousands of domain names disappear, shortly after they are targeted by complaints. Takedown notices are a vital tool for copyright holders who want to make sure that infringing copies of […]
