The legal dispute between Viacom International Inc. and YouTube centered on copyright infringement claims stemming from user-generated content uploaded to the video-sharing platform. Gary Greenstein, a partner at the law firm Davis Wright Tremaine, played a significant role as a lead attorney representing YouTube in this high-profile litigation.
This legal battle was a landmark case with potentially far-reaching implications for online content hosting services. The outcome had the potential to redefine the boundaries of copyright law in the digital age and establish precedents regarding the responsibility of platforms for the actions of their users. Understanding the legal arguments and decisions made in this case is crucial for anyone involved in online content creation, distribution, or hosting. The historical context surrounding the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and its “safe harbor” provisions is equally essential for grasping the nuances of the dispute.
