Can I be sued for having a promo CD leaked?

[arjay27]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California

Hi all,

I was tricked into sending someone a pre-released album. The individual claimed to be a close friend but was actually someone impersonating them. It turns out that the album was leaked onto the internet two weeks early with my name watermarked to it. The music label now has all my information, claiming that I leaked it- but no information on the impersonator that truly leaked it. Who is at fault? What are the chances of me being sued for copyright infringement and can the impersonator be sued?


Thank you

 

[Ohiogal]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California

Hi all,

I was tricked into sending someone a pre-released album. The individual claimed to be a close friend but was actually someone impersonating them. It turns out that the album was leaked onto the internet two weeks early with my name watermarked to it. The music label now has all my information, claiming that I leaked it- but no information on the impersonator that truly leaked it. Who is at fault? What are the chances of me being sued for copyright infringement and can the impersonator be sued?


Thank you

YOU are at fault and quite frankly you can be found to have done many things wrong and be held liable for it. If you got this through your job, you can be fired. And by the way, YOU DID LEAK IT. You leaked it to your "close friend" whether or not that person was being impersonated.

 

[quincy]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California

Hi all,

I was tricked into sending someone a pre-released album. The individual claimed to be a close friend but was actually someone impersonating them. It turns out that the album was leaked onto the internet two weeks early with my name watermarked to it. The music label now has all my information, claiming that I leaked it- but no information on the impersonator that truly leaked it. Who is at fault? What are the chances of me being sued for copyright infringement and can the impersonator be sued?


Thank you

Both you and the person you sent the album to can be sued for infringement - and, depending on all facts (what music label, what album, how wide-spread the distribution was), the odds are very good that you both will be sued.

Damages awarded for an infringement of the sort you are talking here can be extremely high. I strongly recommend that you consult with an attorney in your area now.