The music industry is preparing a new wave of lawsuits against the most prolific Internet song-swappers.
On Tuesday, the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) said that it will sue 24 individuals in Denmark for trading music files online and that Britain, France and Sweden could be added to the list of target countries.
“It’s inevitable,” said Jay Berman, IFPI’s chief executive, when asked of the likelihood those countries would be included. He added that Japan, the world’s second largest music market, is also a strong candidate for lawsuits as recorded music sales there continue to slide.
The music industry has already sued 2,947 people in the United States and has announced more than 230 suits in Denmark, Germany, Italy and Canada.
“On the strength of the developments in Denmark, Germany and Italy, we can confirm there will be more legal actions in other countries in the near future,” Berman said.
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