An Analysis Of Baidu Library Copyright Infringement Case

Before the verdict, Baidu library infringement case has already caused widespreadsocial controversy because it occurred in an era of rapid development of the Internet,and as a popular technology product growing rapidly, Baidu library is closelyconnected with people’s life. Dealing with this problem is not only a commercial andlegal issue, but also a test for the legal system which is given by the age.The twosides dispute whether the focus centered on Baidu Library users upload acts constituteinfringement, identity Baidu library identified problems, and Baidu library can apply"safe harbor" rules,"Red Flag standard" identified other issues. After the deepanalysis of this case, it is not difficult for us to find out that, the core of the issuewhether online information-sharing platforms such as Baidu library should assume thelegal liability for infringing contents uploaded by users is to balance the interests ofan information-sharing and copyright protection issues in nature. The judgment in thiscase is also designed to fully protect the legitimate interests of copyright owners,including commercial interests, but also take into account the public to access, share,and reasonable use of the right kinds of information, and the freedom of citizens’legitimate right to use the network.