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Sports federations join EPL in YouTube suit
France - 08 June, 2007
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The list of claimants in the class-action suit against YouTube and Google grew when the French national tennis federation and the Ligue de Football joined the English Premier League (EPL) in a class-action lawsuit.
The newcomers to the suit said they strongly support the copyright infringement class action claims against YouTube and Google. The lead plaintiffs in the case, The Football Association Premier League Limited and Bourne Co. said that since the filing of the suit, they have been contacted by a large number of copyright holders.
"We are pleased to see other copyright holders joining us in what we are trying to achieve," said Premier League spokesman Dan Johnson. "They clearly recognise the need to take action against YouTube and Google to protect the value of their rights.
"The internet is increasingly important as a medium for distribution of entertainment, sports, and other content, but nothing gives YouTube the right to build its business based on the hard work of others without their permission and without payment. We anticipate these latest parties are just the 'tip of the iceberg', and more will follow."
The newcomers to the suit said they strongly support the copyright infringement class action claims against YouTube and Google. The lead plaintiffs in the case, The Football Association Premier League Limited and Bourne Co. said that since the filing of the suit, they have been contacted by a large number of copyright holders.
"We are pleased to see other copyright holders joining us in what we are trying to achieve," said Premier League spokesman Dan Johnson. "They clearly recognise the need to take action against YouTube and Google to protect the value of their rights.
"The internet is increasingly important as a medium for distribution of entertainment, sports, and other content, but nothing gives YouTube the right to build its business based on the hard work of others without their permission and without payment. We anticipate these latest parties are just the 'tip of the iceberg', and more will follow."
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