Jul 9 2006

Yahoo China Rifles Back Against IFPI Infringement Lawsuit

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Yahoo China recently battled back against infringement charges related to its MP3 search service. Just last week, the IFPI indicated that it would pursue legal remedies against the destination unless a quick resolution could be reached.

In a statement to the media, Yahoo China majority owner Alibaba.com characterized itself as a “general portal that provides an online search engine service to Chinese internet users,” while disclaiming any infringement charges. “The IFPI mischaracterized Yahoo China as an MP3 link site,” the statement continued.

Just last week, the IFPI filed the lawsuit against Yahoo China, pointing specifically to its MP3 search engine.

The IFPI could benefit from a recently instituted Chinese law, which would hold Yahoo liable “if it knows or should know that the work, performance or sound or video recording linked to was infringing.”

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