File-sharing is a "petty offense," say German prosecutors

File-sharing is a "petty offense," say German prosecutors

from ArsTechnica
By Eric Bangeman | Published: August 02, 2007 - 12:07PM CT

The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry has run into another roadblock in its legal battles against suspected file-sharers in Europe. German prosecutors have begun denying requests to force ISPs to identify the subscribers behind IP addresses, saying that the alleged file-sharing was a "petty offense."


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Silly lawsuits blocked by sensible goverment lawyers: what a refreshing copyright headline!