Bell Media Inc. v. John Doe 1, 2025 FC 133
Justice Fothergill - 2025-01-22
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In this case, the court granted a Default Judgment against defendants operating unauthorized online piracy platforms, specifically under the Soap2Day brand. The Site-Blocking Order requires internet service providers to prevent access to these platforms. The order differs from previous cases by potentially including additional "copycat" websites that may emerge after others are shut down. The plaintiffs, who produce and distribute entertainment content, initially sought an injunction against the first defendant, but similar new platforms later surfaced. The court found that the Site-Blocking Order is necessary to effectively combat persistent copyright infringement across various platforms that operate in a non-subscription model, thus complicating enforcement efforts. The ruling aligns with previous jurisprudence allowing for dynamic and broad injunctive relief against infringing entities, aiming to curtail a "whack-a-mole" phenomenon encountered in digital copyright enforcement.
Decision relates to:
- T-1125-23 - BELL MEDIA INC. ET AL v. JOHN DOE DBA SOAP2DAY