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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.