Innocents accused of net piracy

Some 20 net users have come forward claiming they have been wrongly accused of illegally sharing video games, reports the BBC.

They face the threat of court action - or fines of up to £665 - for sharing copyrighted games.

Some 6,000 letters have been sent out by law firm ACS Law, on behalf of firms such as Reality Pump and Topware Interactive, who are the copyright owners of video games Two Worlds and Dream Pinball respectively.

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emily | 9:26 AM | Copypright Issues |
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