国家版权局公布12件院线电影版权保护专项行动典型案件

Core Viewpoint - The National Copyright Administration of China is intensifying efforts to protect the copyrights of theatrical films by cracking down on piracy and illegal distribution, with a series of typical cases highlighted to demonstrate enforcement actions [1][2][3]. Group 1: Enforcement Actions - In October 2025, a case in Shanxi involved an individual using a mobile phone to illegally record and sell a film titled "Wind Forest Fire Mountain," resulting in administrative penalties including a warning, confiscation of the phone, and a fine [1]. - A case in Shanghai revealed that an individual illegally distributed over 5.2 million episodes of various films, including "Detective Chinatown 1900" and "Boonie Bears: Blast Into the Past," leading to a prison sentence of 2 years and 8 months, along with a fine of 1.2 million yuan [2]. - In July 2025, another case in Shanghai involved an individual who provided links to 278 pirated films via social media, resulting in a fine of 30,000 yuan [3]. Group 2: Scale of Piracy - A case in Zhejiang involved individuals operating an app that illegally distributed over 20,000 episodes of films, including "Ne Zha," and profited through sales of set-top boxes [4][5]. - Another case in Zhejiang highlighted the operation of a website that disseminated over 130,000 episodes of pirated films since 2018, leading to prison sentences ranging from 3 to 7 years and fines between 500,000 and 17.3 million yuan [4]. - A case in Anhui involved individuals selling pirated films through online stores, resulting in public prosecution [6][7]. Group 3: Technological Measures - The National Copyright Administration is utilizing digital watermark technology to detect piracy, as seen in multiple cases where this technology led to the identification of illegal recordings in cinemas [1][8][10].