The IFPI reports that threatened legal action worked as a deterrent to file-sharing, citing a number of studies. "It is likely that there will be lawsuits against major internet distributors internationally in 2004, similar to those filed in the US," the IFPI said. In its report, the IFPI warned it would get tough on file-swappers around the world, with Europe, Asia and Canada expected to be targeted. The US has taken an aggressive stance against file-sharers, recently issuing writs against another 500 suspected of using websites that do not recognise copyright such as Kazaa and WinMx. Unauthorised free services to legitimate alternatives," said JayĬritics of the industry's policy argue that album sales have fallen worldwide due to changes in market conditions and not because of online piracy. "We believe that the music industry's internet strategy is now turning the corner, and that in 2004 there will be, for the first time, a substantial migration of consumers from
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