The copyright scheme has already gained popularity in Russia. Plaintiffs are suing the media and major organizations for allegedly using their photos without permission. As a result, companies are forced to pay large fines. Lawyer, civil and international law expert Maria Yarmush on the air of the 360 TV channel suggested way out of the current situation. According to him, it is necessary to create a single photobank in which images that are allowed for free use will be stored.
“Also, of course, each media outlet can stock up on its own accord and organize its own database of photos so as not to take these photos from somewhere free access, the network,” the lawyer added.
Dmitry Vasilenko, First Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Science, Education and Culture of the Federation Council, also noted that the maximum fine should be significantly reduced from five million to 100 thousand rubles. Then, according to him, lawsuits will cease to be profitable.
Formerly the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation allowed Block pirated movies and music before you try.