IFPI statement responding to the Verizon decision in the US

22 January 2003

"This decision will help in the music industry's fight to protect record companies and musicians against internet piracy", said Allen Dixon, IFPI General Counsel and Executive Director. "The US court has confirmed that service providers must cooperate with copyright owners to identify illegal activities, and this in turn means that copyright infringements can be addressed in a speedy and efficient way."

For further information contact:
Fiona Harley, IFPI +44 (0)20 7878 7900