Settlement reached
The Motion Picture Association (MPA) announced that its member companies reached a global settlement at the end of last month with Beijing Jeboo Interactive Science & Technology Co Ltd and two co-defendants, resolving all pending litigation between the parties.
Last September and December, five MPA member companies filed complaints in the Shanghai No 2 Intermediate Court against Jeboo and Shanghai East Cyber Cafe Tongxin Road Shop Co Ltd, and San Yi Industry and Trading Co Ltd, respectively, for the unauthorized use of 20 MPA titles, including Click, Hitch and Pirates of the Caribbean 2: Dead Man's Chest, as part of a subscription and downloading service commonly available in cyber cafes throughout China. The "Jeboo Bar" is a comprehensive entertainment platform containing movies and television shows, sports, music, general entertainment and cartoon programing designed specifically for Internet cafes.
While the precise terms of the settlement remain confidential, the defendants confirmed the cessation of infringing activities, apologized for their prior actions, pledged forbearance against future infringement and paid a significant amount to the plaintiffs as compensation.
(Source: China Daily)
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