Man must pay Sky €480,000 in damages for ‘dodgy box’ copyright infringement

Sky had previously described the man as a 'top-level' copyright infringer
Man must pay Sky €480,000 in damages for ‘dodgy box’ copyright infringement

The Wexford man consented to judgment against him after opting not to defend the civil case brought by Sky UK Ltd over his infringement of the broadcaster’s copyright. Stock picture: Chris Radburn/PA  

A Co Wexford man must pay €480,000 in damages to Sky after conceding a High Court action taken by the broadcaster and telecommunications giant over his operation of a “dodgy box” streaming service.

David Dunbar consented to judgment against him after opting not to defend the civil case, brought by Sky UK Limited over his infringement of the broadcaster’s copyright.

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