网络直播中演唱他人音乐作品的著作权侵权问题研究

Research on Copyright Infringement of Singing Others’ Music works in Online Live Streaming Platforms

摘要: 互联网飞速发展，网络直播中著作权侵权情形频繁发生，网络主播演唱他人作品的侵权行为如何定性、网络直播平台的责任如何认定成为了争议的焦点。本文首先以麒麟童公司诉斗鱼公司侵权纠纷案为例，分析了该案件的争议焦点，包括侵权行为定性、网络直播平台是否实施了侵权行为等问题。其次，本文探讨了网络直播中演唱他人作品侵权行为的认定问题，其中包括网络主播演唱行为落入何项权利的控制范围不明确、网络直播平台间接侵权行为认定的法律适用问题。接着，本文对网络直播中演唱他人作品侵权行为的定性进行了分析，提出了应适用广播权的观点。在网络直播平台的侵权责任认定以及抗辩事由方面，本文分别就网络直播平台的侵权责任认定以及限制避风港原则的适用进行了探讨。最后，本文提出了对策与建议，包括明确网络直播中演唱他人作品侵权行为的侵权定性、完善网络直播平台间接侵权责任制度。本文通过对网络直播中演唱行为的侵权问题进行了系统的分析和探讨，旨在为相关行业提供一些参考和启示，促进网络直播平台依法规范经营，保护著作权人的合法权益。

Abstract: With the rapid development of the internet, copyright infringement cases frequently occur in online live streaming. The issue of how to qualify the infringement behavior of online broadcasters who sing the copyrighted works of others and how to determine the responsibility of the live streaming platform has become a controversial topic. This article first takes the case of Qilin Tong Company vs. Douyu Company as an example to analyze the controversial issues of the case, including the qualification of the infringement behavior and whether the live streaming platform has implemented infringement behavior. Secondly, this article explores the identification of infringement behavior in singing others’ works in online live streaming, including the unclear control range of which right the singing behavior falls under and the application of law to the determination of indirect infringement on live broadcast platforms. Next, this article analyzes the qualification of the infringement behavior in singing others’ works on online live streaming and proposes the view that the broadcasting right should be applied. Regarding the determination of infringement liability and defense reasons analysis of live streaming platforms, this article discusses the determination of infringement liability of live streaming platforms and the application of the doctrine of safe harbor. Finally, this article puts forward countermeasures and suggestions, including clarifying the qualification of infringement behavior in singing others’ works in online live streaming and improving the system of indirect infringement liability of live streaming platforms. This article provides a systematic analysis and discussion of the infringement issues in singing behavior in online live streaming, aiming to provide some reference and inspiration for the relevant industry, promote the lawful and regulated operation of live streaming platforms, and protect the legitimate rights and interests of copyright owners.