Our team represents All Media Lithuania, UAB in court, defending its economic rights as a copyright holder in a case against an individual who systematically profited from copyright infringements by operating filmai.in, a major website for illegal distribution of audiovisual content in Lithuania.

Initially, the defendant faced criminal charges. Although the Court of First Instance confirmed the defendant’s guilt, a legislative amendment to the Lithuanian Penal Code, raising the threshold for criminal liability, took effect during the case hearing. Therefore, the court of appeal applied the new, less stringent law retroactively, which ultimately led to the defendant’s acquittal under criminal law. Consequently, All Media Lithuania, UAB is now seeking compensation through civil proceedings to address the damages incurred by these extensive infringements.

This case isa landmark in Lithuanian legal practice, given the absence of established case law addressing large-scale copyright infringement of this kind. A favourable ruling in civil proceedings for All Media Lithuania, UAB would set a crucial precedent, establishing a clear stance on enforcing economic rights in similar cases. Such a ruling could also serve as a strong deterrent, signaling to potential infringers the importance of respecting copyright. Through this case, All Media Lithuania, UAB reaffirms its commitment to defending its intellectual property rights and reinforcing legal protections against large-scale unauthorized distribution.