Ari Alibhai of QEB Hollis Whiteman recently acted as prosecution counsel in a case concerning the illegal streaming of Premier League matches and other Sky content. The individual, based in Birmingham, was convicted and received a custodial sentence – marking a step in addressing the unauthorised distribution of copyrighted material.
This case highlighted the sophisticated methods used to promote and monetise illegal streaming services, often through social media platforms. The successful prosecution underscores the role intellectual property law has in protecting rights holders and the legal consequences for those who engage in such unlawful activities.
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