Grokster V. Rogers Case Summary

The Court saw Groksters actions as an infringement by promoting internet software designed to let users download copyrighted material. Users began sharing copyrighted music and video files without authorization. There was no evidence of an effort made by the defendant to filter copyrighted material from users downloads or interrupt the sharing of copyrighted files. The courts evidence is that the defendants had no desire to reduce user’s infringement because filters would have reduced users and filters would have reduced the software attractiveness to its users. The defendants had a financial interest in the infringing activity that occurred, as a result of their distribution of the software and because of their receipt of revenue from