1. name: Winnie copyright infringement case

2. Court: Supreme court of japan
2011
Defendant: Koneko
Plaintiff: Prosecutor

3. Facts
1. The defendant developed a program which other can use to violate copyrights
2. The defendant knew about the copyright violations because he received a feedback on the use of the program

4. Legal issue
Can a developer be responsible for the program used to violate copyrights?
Prosecution must prove that the defendant intentionally induced an infringement

5. Decision
Court acquitted the defendant

6. Reasons Program was value neutral The user must bear responsibility
It is important for the technological development that the developer receives the feedback
The rights of copyright holders must be balanced against the benefit of the public in the development of technology

7. Conclusion I agree with the decision
The copyright owners have enough money already
The law must take into account the interests of ordinary users