Core Viewpoint - The rise of interactive video entertainment through live streaming has led to new forms of copyright infringement, as evidenced by recent cases in Beijing Internet Court [1][2][3]. Group 1: Live Streaming and Copyright Infringement - Live streaming platforms providing services like "watching together" may infringe on exclusive rights held by content owners, as seen in a case where a technology company was sued for allowing users to watch a popular TV series without proper authorization [2][3]. - The court ruled that the technology company's actions constituted copyright infringement, resulting in a compensation order of 80,000 yuan to the original content owner [3]. - The court emphasized that innovation in service models should not come at the expense of others' legal rights, reinforcing the principle of "authorization before use" for live streamers [3][4]. Group 2: Unauthorized Use of Literary Works - A case involving a live streamer who read a novel without authorization highlighted that such actions constitute infringement of the author's broadcasting rights, leading to a compensation order of over 20,000 yuan [4][5]. - The court found that the live streaming platform was not liable for joint infringement as it had taken reasonable measures to manage the content [5]. - The development of new business models like live book readings must adhere to copyright laws, and platforms should ensure effective management of content to avoid liability [5][6]. Group 3: Use of Music in Live Streaming - A case involving an e-commerce live streaming account using copyrighted music as background without payment led to a ruling that the company must compensate the rights holder for damages [6][7]. - The court reiterated that using recorded music in live broadcasts requires payment to the rights holders, reflecting the need for compliance with copyright laws in the digital economy [6][7]. - The prevalence of music-related infringement cases indicates a lack of established authorization models in the live streaming industry, necessitating platforms and streamers to prioritize obtaining rights before usage [7].
电影“陪你看”、小说“为你读”等高互动性视频娱乐近来爆火,法官提醒—— 任性网络直播 当心被诉侵权(法治聚焦)
Ren Min Ri Bao·2025-05-07 22:27