USMLEWORLD v. Digg [1] SummaryThreat Type: CorrespondenceDate: 01/08/2008Status: ConcludedLocation: California Verdict or Settlement Amount: N/ALegal Claims: Copyright Infringement USMLEWORLD, LLC, a company providing online courses to prepare for the U.S. Medical Licensing Exam, sent a cease-and-decease letter to Digg complaining that users were using, posting, and distributing its copyrighted material through Digg links. USMLEWORLD demanded that Digg remove... read full description PartiesParty Receiving Legal Threat: DiggType of Party: OrganizationType of Party: OrganizationLocation of Party: MarylandLocation of Party: California Description USMLEWORLD, LLC, a company providing online courses to prepare for the U.S. Medical Licensing Exam, sent a cease-and-decease letter to Digg complaining that users were using, posting, and distributing its copyrighted material through Digg links [2]. USMLEWORLD demanded that Digg remove the allegedly infringing material and terminate the account of users who distributed it. The relevant URL now contains a notice -- "This item has been removed pursuant to a demand received by Digg [3]" -- suggesting that the matter has been resolved. Related Links: Chilling Effects: USMLEworld complains to Digg about user comments [4] DetailsWeb Site(s) Involved: digg.com/general_sciences/www_usmle_tv [2] (content now removed) Content Type: TextPublication Medium: WebsiteSubject Area: CopyrightThird-Party Content Court Information & DocumentsJurisdiction: CaliforniaSource of Law: United States
