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Meaning of copyright troll | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. A person or company that enforces copyrights that it holds for purposes of generating income through strategic litigation, in a manner considered unduly aggressive or opportunistic.
    derogatory
  2. A copyright holder, or agent working on their behalf, who participates in torrents in order to note down and report those unlawfully downloading their copyrighted content.
    Internet, derogatory

Examples

“If you join a popular torrent using your own IP address, a copyright troll might make sure you get a sternly-worded threat from your ISP.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

copyrightability copyrightable Copyrighted Copyrighter Copyrights CopySelection

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