Judge: GoDaddy Must Unmask Owners of 100+ “Copyright-Infringing” Domains

In late May 2025, a Gibraltar-based company asked GoDaddy to deny service to over 100 domains, based on allegations of widespread copyright infringement. A subsequent DMCA subpoena, compelling GoDaddy to disclose the operators' personal details, was challenged by the anonymous operator of two of the domains. With the identities behind 100 domains at stake, an ambitious defense - including a First Amendment component - aimed to keep privacy intact.