Intermediary Liability and the DMCA

An introduction to the concept of intermediary liability in copyright and the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. After completing this session, participants will be able to:

• List the elements of contributory infringement, vicarious liability and inducement 

• Recall the latest developments in primary and secondary liability theories, and defenses and safe harbors, in suits against intermediary businesses

• Explain internet intermediary liability for user-generated content

• Discuss recent developments regarding intermediary businesses

Lateef Mtima