Tracing the source of video streaming servers: A digital forensic investigation of potential intellectual property infringement

For Legal Professionals | 20 Mar 2023

A case study on work that Notion Digital Forensics have completed.

Overview

This investigation centered on determining server locations for video content distribution and assessing potential copyright violations. The case involved identifying how a company streamed video files through infrastructure that potentially breached content usage agreements.

Objectives

The investigation aimed to identify the location of video streaming media servers and assess potential copyright infringement in the distribution of the content.

Methodology

Investigators analyzed server configurations and discovered they operated through a content delivery network. The team gathered authoritative ownership documentation for both the primary website and streaming infrastructure across multiple jurisdictions, supplemented by forensic examination of financial records to trace the responsible entity.

Key Findings

The analysis successfully pinpointed video server locations and the CDN’s distribution role. Investigators obtained definitive ownership records for the main website and streaming infrastructure, ultimately identifying the company potentially violating copyright obligations.

Conclusion

The forensic investigation clarified how video streaming infrastructure functioned and revealed potential copyright agreement violations, enabling the intellectual property attorney to pursue appropriate protective measures for their client.