Genesis Coin Files Copyright Infringement Lawsuits Against AML Software Inc. And Bitcoin Of America
Genesis, a company that operates Bitcoin ATMs, has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against AML Software Inc. and Bitcoin of America, alleging that the companies used code from their software in producing software of their own.
According to the writeup on their website, Genesis is the world’s oldest and largest Bitcoin ATM software platform in the world. Genesis machines are “a gateway to the world of digital currency. Our kiosks allow customers to seamlessly buy and sell Bitcoin for cash. Our enterprise-grade software allows you to scale your network of machines with confidence on a proven, reliable platform.”
In February, Genesis Coin Inc. filed a lawsuit against AML Software Inc. and Bitcoin of America for allegedly copying software code for its user interface for ATMs. The company claims that the president and CTO of AML and the CEO of Bitcoin of America had copies of the Genesis Coin’s code, according to a recent report by Bloomberg Law.
The lawsuit alleges that Bitcoin of America has its own cryptocurrency ATMs with “near identical features” such as “styling, colorways, button placement, and graphics placement.” Genesis Coin is asking for an injunction against Bitcoin of America to stop from using its copyrighted materials in its own software.
Bitcoin of America’s CEO was arrested in 2023 for Ohio ATM licensing violations and suspected money laundering. The company stopped operations in March 2023, according to its website.
Software and copyright infringement lawsuits
Many of the same legal principles that apply to traditional media also apply to software. However, there are some distinct differences as well. In many cases, infringement doesn’t happen when the infringer makes a direct copy of the entire code, but rather when the infringer adapts versions of the original work.
As an example, let’s say that an infringer rewrites a piece of software in a different programming language. In this case, the software would be considered a derivative work under software copyright law. So it’s still considered infringement. It would be like a translation.
In other cases, software copyright infringement can happen even if none of the original code is copied. The infringer might copy the look of a software program (as alleged above) without necessarily copying any of the original code. This can also be considered copyright infringement.
Copyright infringement also occurs when an end-user pirates a program by downloading it off of a torrent site.
Talk to the Columbus Business Torts Attorneys at Kohl & Cook
Has your copyrighted material been used by another company or individual in violation of your rights? If so, then you need a copyright infringement attorney to file suit against the infringer. Call the Columbus consumer lawyers at Kohl & Cook Law Firm, LLC today to schedule an appointment, and we can begin discussing how you could recover damages related to the infringed material right away.
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