Shopify says it has removed most pirated content publishers are suing it for hosting

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Description: Shopify Inc. says it has taken down the vast majority of content that five textbook publishers say is pirated and infringes on their trademarks.

Source: BNNBloomberg. Ca – video report

Date: Mar 04, 2022

Link: https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/shopify-says-it-has-removed-most-pirated-content-publishers-are-suing-it-for-hosting-1.1732597

Questions for discussion:

  • What are the problems facing Shopify?
  • What damage do you think is done to the company’s brand as a result of this litigation?
  • What would you advise the firm to do?