Movie Studios Sue File Traders
The trade group that represents movie studios filed its first round of lawsuits Tuesday against people who allegedly share copyright films on the internet.
Source: WiredThe Motion Picture Association of America declined to say where the lawsuits were filed or how many people were targeted.
"The number of targets this round, we believe, is beside the point," said Matt Grossman, a spokesman for the MPAA. "This is part of an ongoing campaign that is part of a larger effort to protect the business."
The MPAA is following the strategy of the Recording Industry Association of America, which has filed more than 6,000 lawsuits against individuals for allegedly offering copyright material for distribution online. While the RIAA believes the legal action is necessary for label-approved online music services to thrive, critics say the lawsuits have had little effect on file-sharing behavior.
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