Yout, a stream-ripping platform, has filed an opposition to the Recording Industry Association of America's (RIAA) motion to dismiss in their ongoing legal battle over YouTube's rolling cipher technology.

Key Points of the Legal Battle:

• The dispute began in October 2020 when Yout sued RIAA over three DMCA takedown requests
• RIAA claims Yout circumvents YouTube's rolling cipher protection tool
• Yout maintains its service doesn't bypass any anti-circumvention technology
• A judge granted RIAA's initial motion to dismiss in August, leading to Yout's amended complaint

Yout's Main Arguments:

1. The RIAA's takedown notices don't identify specific protected works
2. Their service is broader than just "stream ripping" and includes video content from various websites
3. The platform already prevents users from recording content protected by anti-circumvention technology
4. YouTube and popular web browsers allow downloads without circumventing any measures

Impact on Yout's Business:

• Customers have canceled subscriptions following Google search notifications
• PayPal has terminated Yout's account, allegedly due to RIAA's notices
• The company claims significant monetary and reputational damage

The case is currently ongoing, with Yout being represented by Mudd Law, known for defending against RIAA in previous file-sharing lawsuits. The RIAA has not yet publicly commented on Yout's opposition to the motion to dismiss.

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