北京互联网法院：涉网络直播侵权案件多发，音乐侵权占比高

Core Viewpoint - The rise of copyright infringement in live streaming has become a significant issue, with various types of works involved and the integration of "live streaming +" models expanding the diversity of infringement scenarios [1][2]. Group 1: Infringement Cases - As of March 31, 2025, the Beijing Internet Court has accepted 1,195 cases related to copyright infringement in live streaming, with a high proportion involving music works [2]. - Common infringement methods include live performances of others' songs and the use of others' songs as background music [2]. - New infringement models have emerged, such as "watching together" and "reading for you," alongside traditional infringement methods, leading to a high proportion of complex infringement cases [2][3]. Group 2: Legal Proceedings and Outcomes - A typical case involved a defendant company providing a "watching together" feature, which was found to infringe on the exclusive rights of a popular TV series, resulting in a compensation order of 80,000 yuan [3]. - The court ruled that the defendant's business model, which allowed users to share and replay live broadcasts, constituted an infringement of information network dissemination rights [3]. Group 3: Involved Parties and Trends - The main parties in copyright infringement cases are categorized into three groups: direct lawsuits against individual streamers, lawsuits against both platforms and streamers, and lawsuits solely against platforms, with the latter accounting for approximately 65.36% of cases [4]. - The difficulty in identifying direct infringers leads rights holders to prefer suing platforms, which are easier to target [4]. Group 4: Platform Responsibilities and Recommendations - Live streaming platforms often have dual roles as service providers and content providers, which may increase their obligations and liabilities [5]. - The number of live streaming users in China has reached 833 million, representing 75.2% of internet users, with 38.8 million professional streamers [5]. - Recommendations include establishing training systems for streamers on intellectual property rights and encouraging them to seek authorization before using others' content [5].