韓國電視台MBC控告中國影音平台Bilibili 提起的著作權侵權勝訴
近期,韓國電視台Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation(MBC)對中國影音平台Bilibili 提起的著作權侵權訴訟,迎來關鍵性進展。Jiangsu High People's Court已作出二審終審判決,推翻一審結果,改判B站敗訴,並大幅提高賠償金額,成為近年中韓影視版權爭議中的指標性案件之一。
案件的核心在於,Bilibili平台上長期存在大量未經授權的MBC節目內容,例如人氣綜藝《無限挑戰》等。法院認定,平台雖非直接上傳者,但對於這類「明顯侵權」內容,未能履行應有的審查、管理與下架義務,構成法律上的「幫助侵權責任」。
與一審相比,二審判決在責任認定上更加嚴格,並顯著上調賠償金額。此舉不僅反映出中國司法體系對知識產權保護的態度趨於強硬,也釋放出對網路平台「放任侵權」行為零容忍的明確訊號。
從產業角度來看,此案具有高度指標意義。隨著影音平台生態發展,「二次創作」與「搬運剪輯」內容長期處於灰色地帶,而本案判決等同於劃出更清晰的法律紅線。特別是在涉及海外影視作品時,未經授權的上傳與再製行為,未來將面臨更高的法律風險與成本。
整體而言,這起由Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation對Bilibili提起的訴訟,不僅是單一侵權糾紛的裁決,更象徵著中國影音平台邁向「版權合規化」的重要轉折點。對平台營運者、內容創作者乃至整個數位內容產業而言,這都是一記具有長遠影響的警鐘。
Recently, a major development has emerged in the copyright infringement lawsuit filed by South Korean broadcaster Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) against Chinese video platform Bilibili. The Jiangsu High People's Court has issued its final second-instance ruling, overturning the first-instance decision and ruling against Bilibili, while significantly increasing the amount of damages. The case has become a landmark dispute in cross-border media copyright enforcement.
At the core of the case is the long-standing presence of unauthorized MBC content on Bilibili, including popular variety shows such as Infinite Challenge. The court determined that although the platform was not the direct uploader, it failed to fulfill its duty of care in reviewing, managing, and removing clearly infringing content. As a result, it was held liable for contributory infringement.
Compared to the first-instance ruling, the second-instance judgment adopted a stricter stance on liability and substantially increased the compensation amount. This reflects a broader trend in China toward stronger intellectual property protection and sends a clear signal of zero tolerance for platforms that allow widespread infringement.
From an industry perspective, the case carries significant implications. As online video ecosystems evolve, user-generated content such as “derivative works” and re-uploaded clips has long existed in a legal gray area. This ruling effectively draws a clearer legal boundary, particularly regarding unauthorized use of foreign film and television content, which will now face higher legal risks and compliance requirements.
Overall, this lawsuit between Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation and Bilibili is not merely a single copyright dispute, but a turning point signaling the shift toward stricter copyright compliance in China’s online video industry. It serves as a warning with long-term implications for platforms, content creators, and the broader digital media ecosystem.
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