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Vimeo Sued For Audio Infringement

Posted by kdawson on from the no-more-lip-dub-for-you dept.

USS_Natas writes "Capitol Records and other labels have sued Vimeo in federal court, charging that the site's emphasis on 'original works' only extends to videos, and that songs are widely used on Vimeo without a license. The plaintiffs hope to prove that Vimeo staffers know about the infringement, since they've been doing it themselves." NewTeeVee has a PDF of the court filing in a Scribd frame.

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  1. What's going on Vimeo? by appleprophet · · Score: 3, Informative

    I can't really feel bad for Vimeo here. Vimeo is well known for removing indie developer's video game videos without warning (see the Wolfire vimeowned post -- World of Goo and Fez are two other examples). Vimeo claim this is because of some copyright fears -- even though the developers obviously have the rights to show their own games!

    Looks like the tables have turned -- maybe if Vimeo had policed actual copyright violations instead of taking down video game developer's videos they would not be in this situation.

    1. Re:What's going on Vimeo? by Swift+Kick · · Score: 3, Informative

      Hi!

      You may not upload commercials, infomercials, or demos that actively sell or promote a product or service.

              * Exceptions: independent production companies, authors, musicians, non profits, churches, artists, and actors may show or promote the work they have created.

      From here. Arguably, a 'indie'/solo-guy developer that wants to show his game falls under under this exception.

      Can you tone it down just a tad, please?
       

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  2. Re:Seriously true... by Suzuran · · Score: 3, Informative

    The problem is that all music is RIAA/ASCAP music. They have the right to collect royalties for anyone, anywhere, even you. That's why all web radio stations have to pay performance royalties, even on indie or foreign music.