Copyright group claims to have 15 grounds for appeal
The Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft (AFACT) has lodged an appeal on the judgment made in its copyright court case against Perth-based ISP, iiNet.
The copyright advocacy group wants to reduce the cost it was ordered to pay
The Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft (AFACT) has appealed the costs awarded to iiNet in its failed copyright case against the ISP but did not elaborate on the reasons in the Federal Court.
Money could have been spent on exploring legitimate online content distribution, iiNet CEO, Michael Malone, says
iiNet has slammed the Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft (AFACT) for squandering time and money that could have been spent exploring legitimate online content distribution solutions.
Perth-based ISP post strong results in the first half of the financial year
Perth-based ISP, iiNet, has recorded a financial windfall and flagged possibilities for further acquisitions to grow its business.
Underlying problem between ISPs and movie studios not addressed, according to industry pundits
Broadband Minister, Senator Stephen Conroy’s calls for the ISP and movie industry to formulate a bilateral code of conduct does not address the root cause of copyright disputes, according to industry watchers.
The EFA and the IIA welcome the today's verdict
ISPs and industry groups have welcomed news of iiNet’s victory against the Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft (AFACT) in the Federal Court.
In a statement, AFACT representative blames the finding on the court's technical interpretation of how ISPs control content access on the network
The 34 film companies represented by the Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft (AFACT) have expressed disappointment in the [[artnid:335042|Federal Court’s decision to rule in favour of iiNet]].
Judge rules in favour of iiNet in the copyright and piracy battle with AFACT
The Federal Court has ruled in favour of iiNet in a copyright case launched by the Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft (AFACT) that has captured worldwide attention.
Online rights group may seek to participate in the AFACT vs iiNet court case if the verdict is appealed
The Electronic Frontiers Australia (EFA) claims an Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft (AFACT) victory in the copyright court case against iiNet would have serious ramifications for Internet users.
Judgment coming sooner than expected
The ruling on the landmark copyright case between Perth ISP, iiNet, and the Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft (AFACT) is expected to be handed down next week.
On the final day of proceedings, IIA's application to join in on the case has been rejected
The Internet Industry Association (IIA) has been refused participation in the legal dogfight between the Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft (AFACT) and iiNet by the Federal Court.
ISP said it cannot be compared to the likes of Sharman and Cooper in its closing statement
iiNet’s company history separates the ISP from previously convicted copyright infringers, its barrister told the Federal Court during closing statements.
CEO Michael Malone cross-examined yesterday and takes the stand again today.
iiNet CEO, Michael Malone, is taking the stand again after a full day’s questioning by legal counsel for the Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft (AFACT), yesterday.
ISP spokesperson claims the events transpired in court in the past two days discredit AFACT’s evidence of infringement on iiNet network.
Round one of the iiNet vs Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft (AFACT) court case is drawing to a close as the Perth-based ISP attempts to discredit AFACT’s evidence of infringement on iiNet’s network.
AFACT accuses iiNet of ‘authorising’ copious amounts of infringement on its network
AFACT lawyers have flagged nearly 95,000 instances of infringement on iiNet’s network on day one of its copyright case hearing against the ISP.
