Service of Injunctions
Anonymous infringer clobbered by Twitter injunction
The English High Court for the first time permitted an injunction to be validly served via the social networking website, Twitter. The injunction required an anonymous blogger - who was misusing the site to impersonate a right-wing commentator allegedly in breach of copyright – to desist from impersonating other users and to reveal his identity to the Court. The Judge noted that allowing service via the site itself was the best way to get to the anonymous account holder, who would be served when he next logged into his account. It has since been reported that the anonymous blogger has complied with the injunction by identifying himself and agreeing a confidential settlement with the applicant involving a payment to charity.
1 October 2009
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