Sony-BMG has decided to forge ahead with a legal version of Grokster, this is even in light of Mondays Supreme Court ruling concerning the MGM-Grokster issue. In this interview with Andy Lack, chief executive of Sony BMG Music Entertainment, he stated that they are going ahead with plans for a legal version, although it will not be anything like the Grokster we know today and it will even have a new name. Interestingly, he sited the Supreme Court ruling as a catalyst for opportunities. Let's hope so!
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"There's an opportunity to employ lots of different technologies that legitimize these file sharing services," Lack said. "A lot of them didn't want to come to the table until this ruling." Asked if the ruling would lead to a rash of lawsuits against peer-to-peer networks, he said, "If I were a lawyer representing those clearly illegal services, I'd be advising my clients either make a dramatic change in the way those companies are doing business or get out of business." |
Time will tell what the real impact of the Supreme Courts decision will have on file sharing, but we can expect more clarification of the proper use of these peer to peer apps from distributors. It was made clear by the high court that if there is an appearance of inducement, companies can be held to blame for users actions with their product.
Source: Reuters
