What is YouTube’s content ID system and why are artists alleging copyright infringement? 

IP LitigationSoftware & Copyrights
Written By Klemchuk LLP

Although YouTube maintains that its Content ID system is intended to help copyright owners and quash copyright infringement within its platform, a class action has been filed against YouTube for using the system because: 

  • it does not include all copyrighted works in its database; 

  • it seems to favor more well-known or famous copyright owners; and

  • it is accused of allowing rampant violations to occur against owners of lesser-known works.

Read about the class action lawsuit against YouTube over its content ID system.

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