July 4, 2006 at 13:52AllofMP3.com will be judged in the UK
The British Phonographic Institute, an association representing UK record companies, has sued AllofMP3.com, a Russian music online store . This store, using loopholes in Russian law, sells music tracks at a record low price. Recently, it is gaining popularity in Western countries. For example, in Britain, AllofMP3.com came in second on the list of the most popular online music stores after iTunes.
The Supreme Court of Great Britain gave permission to start a trial on the suit of the British Phonographic Institute against AllofMP3.com and its owner - the Russian company Media Services. The defendant is accused of not paying royalties to copyright holders and performers. Hearings will be held in the UK.
A month earlier, American lawyers warned that the process of Russia's accession to the WTO could be slowed down until the authorities close AllofMP3.com.
The Supreme Court of Great Britain gave permission to start a trial on the suit of the British Phonographic Institute against AllofMP3.com and its owner - the Russian company Media Services. The defendant is accused of not paying royalties to copyright holders and performers. Hearings will be held in the UK.
A month earlier, American lawyers warned that the process of Russia's accession to the WTO could be slowed down until the authorities close AllofMP3.com.