Secondary Liability:

Fonovisa
William Fisher

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Secondary Liability in Copyright

Contributory Infringement
requires

Direct infringement
Knowledge (actual or constructive)
by the defendant
Material contribution

Vicarious Infringement requires

Direct infringement
Financial interest in the
infringement
Right and ability to supervise the
direct infringer

Secondary Liability in Copyright

Contributory Infringement
requires

Direct infringement
Knowledge (actual or constructive)
by the defendant
Material contribution

Vicarious Infringement requires

Direct infringement
Financial interest in the
infringement
Right and ability to supervise the
direct infringer

Fonovisa (1996)
Providing site and
facilities is
sufficient
Infringement makes
venue more
attractive