Product with multiple copyright infringements in iTunes store

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Product with multiple copyright infringements in iTunes store

Hi, I found a product with multiple copyright infringements in the iTunes store. It's an application that is being sold for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod, that contains ripped content from multiple sources, including one authored by me. More importantly, the seller does not currently own the rights to sell the game that their application is emulating. Strangely enough I haven't found a "Report" area in the iTunes store. Where would I go to report a case like this?

Posted on Mar 3, 2011 1:42 AM

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Answer 1

ed2345

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Mar 3, 2011 3:57 AM in response to funky_pat

There is a regular report page here: http://www.apple.com/feedback/itunesapp.html but there is also a special section for Content Providers: http://www.apple.com/itunes/content-providers/

Note that Apple functions as a retailer. I have no knowledge of what role they would or would not play in a case like this, but if you feel there is infringement, you may wish to seek legal advice.

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varjak paw

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Mar 3, 2011 12:40 PM in response to funky_pat

Your best option is probably to have your legal advisor contact the developer using the infringing content directly. Apple, from what I've read, generally will not attempt to get involved in rights disputes unless and until there's a court order or other clear determination.

Message was edited by: Dave Sawyer

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