Bruce Willis 'considering iTunes legal action' against Apple
Bruce Willis, the Hollywood actor, is said to be considering legal action against Apple so he can leave his iTunes music collection to his three daughters.
The 57-year-old action star has reportedly spent thousands of dollars on digital music, which he wants to leave to daughters Rumer, 24, Scout, 20, and Tallaluh, 18.
Existing iTunes rules mean he cannot do so however, as purchased music is only “borrowed” under a license.
If Willis is able to successfully challenge the small print, it could benefit millions of frustrated iTunes users who haven’t had the resources to fight the technology giant.
He is said to be considering two approaches to the digital battle. His first option would be asking his lawyers to establish a family trust to hold the downloads.
A second approach would be supporting ongoing legal tussles in other US states, where complainants are already seeking to gain more rights to their music.
With more and more people buying digital media products, the issue of ownership is becoming an increasing problem with many not realising they do not hold the rights to their books, music, films or games.
Solicitor Chris Walton told The Daily Mail: “Lots of people will be surprised on learning all those tracks and books they have bought over the years don’t actually belong to them. It’s only natural you would want to pass them on to a loved one.
“The law will catch up, but ideally Apple and the like will update their policies and work out the best solution for their customers.”
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ugh let's hope that Willis loses.... if he wins everything digital will be more expensive... and when you buy a CD yes you own the disc.. but not the music on it, just like with games, software, movies etc... It's a licensing deal... he should have read the terms and conditions before he accepted them...
Face the future.. Gamecenter ID: nikkom_nl (oh no he didn't!!)
