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IBCAP announces $7 million judgment against Universe IPTV and its owners

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, October 7, 2021

This includes an order specifically directing the disabling of 10 IP addresses used by Universe IPTV.

Key Points: 
  • This includes an order specifically directing the disabling of 10 IP addresses used by Universe IPTV.
  • Universe IPTV is a leading Arabic language IPTV service sold through a large network of resellers.
  • The lawsuit against Universe IPTV was coordinated by IBCAP and filed by its member company, DISH Network, in August 2020 after all cease and desist notices were ignored.
  • Any dealer that continues to sell Universe IPTV will be in contempt of the Courts order and liable for further damages.

IBCAP announces $24 million lawsuit against iStar IPTV service and its primary Michigan-based retailer, Atlas Electronics

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, September 21, 2021

This latest case comes on the heels of more than 20 successful lawsuits coordinated and supported by IBCAP over the last five years.

Key Points: 
  • This latest case comes on the heels of more than 20 successful lawsuits coordinated and supported by IBCAP over the last five years.
  • DISH Network, a member of IBCAP and the owner of exclusive rights that were infringed, filed this suit after multiple notices of infringement sent by IBCAP to iStar Company and Atlas Electronics were all ignored.
  • The claims include direct and indirect copyright infringement against iStar Company and Ahmed Karim and an indirect copyright infringement claim against Atlas Electronics and Alaa Al-Emara.
  • In total the lawsuit seeks damages of more than $24 million and injunctive relief.