The lawsuit involved major publishers KADOKAWA, Kodansha, Shueisha, and Shogakukan, who accused Cloudflare of enabling copyright infringement through its CDN services. The court recognized for the first time that CDN providers could bear responsibility for infringement under certain conditions, challenging the traditional view of their neutrality.
The ruling emphasized that Cloudflare, despite its arguments, failed to act on infringement notices and continued supporting the pirate sites, allowing them to thrive. The verdict mandates stricter accountability for CDN services, establishing that they must respond promptly after receiving notices about copyright violations, thereby redefining the legal obligations of internet infrastructure providers.
This ruling sends a powerful message about the responsibilities of CDN operators and may lead to significant changes in how these services manage copyright-related issues. The implications extend beyond the scope of this case, impacting the entire cloud services industry, as they must now ensure compliance to avoid potential legal ramifications.
👉 Pročitaj original: CIO Magazine
