Landmark Ruling Sets Precedent as BAND Ordered to Compensate One Man Wolf Pack for Copyright Violations

Total infringing usage: 7,853 seconds across multiple publications plus

⛓️‍💥 Moral Damages:

🟥 In addition to material damages, an additional R$ 100,000 was awarded for non-material (moral) damages, reflecting the harm and distress suffered by the creator due to the unauthorized dissemination and public exposure of his work.

🟥 ...plus interest and legal fees.
“Condeno a requerida ao pagamento das custas processuais e dos honorários advocatícios, que fixo em 10% sobre o valor da condenação...”

⚖️ Court Orders:

🟥 Immediate cessation of any use or publication of Wawak’s works by BAND and all associated channels
🟥 Daily fines (minimum R$ 1,000/day) for non-compliance
🟥 Requirement for YouTube (Google Brasil) and Facebook to provide BAND’s monetization data for all infringing videos

“Failure to comply may trigger escalated enforcement mechanisms, including execution of judgment and asset seizure under Brazilian law.”

Legal Precedent

This decision stands as a major victory for content creators and copyright holders in Brazil, establishing that:

🟥 Online and television broadcasters are strictly liable for unauthorized use of third-party creative content.
🟥 Blockchain evidence (↗️ Verifact) is admissible and robust for proving the scope and timeline of infringements.
🟥 Enforceable per-second compensation standards now set a precedent for future copyright litigation in Brazil — and worldwide.

⚖️ Impact

This ruling not only recognizes the rights and economic value of creators in the digital age but also sends a clear message to major broadcasters:

🟥 Unauthorized use will be punished — and damages can be severe.

⚖️ Wawak’s victory further solidifies his role as a leading figure in the global fight for copyright justice, protecting the rights of independent creators against large networks that exploit their work. This case now serves as legal ammunition for creators fighting similar infringements across South America and beyond.

👉 Summary of the Article

This ruling marks a major legal victory for One Man Wolf Pack and a turning point for copyright enforcement in Brazil. BAND and its affiliates were found fully liable for broadcasting protected drone footage without permission, resulting in both substantial financial penalties and a binding legal precedent. The case reaffirms the rights of independent creators to control their work — and proves that even powerful media networks cannot act with impunity.

#RealJustice #RealTruth #RealTransparency #OneManWolfPack #ContentCreators

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Esta decisão representa uma grande vitória legal para o One Man Wolf Pack e um marco importante na aplicação dos direitos autorais no Brasil. A BAND e suas afiliadas foram consideradas totalmente responsáveis por exibir imagens aéreas protegidas por direitos autorais sem autorização, resultando em penalidades financeiras significativas e um precedente jurídico sólido. O caso reafirma o direito dos criadores independentes de controlar suas obras — e prova que nem mesmo grandes redes de mídia estão acima da lei.

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Dieses Urteil stellt einen bedeutenden juristischen Sieg für One Man Wolf Pack dar und markiert einen Wendepunkt in der Durchsetzung von Urheberrechten in Brasilien. BAND und ihre Partner wurden vollständig haftbar gemacht für die unerlaubte Ausstrahlung urheberrechtlich geschützter Drohnenaufnahmen — mit erheblichen finanziellen Konsequenzen und einem bindenden juristischen Präzedenzfall. Der Fall bekräftigt das Recht unabhängiger Kreativer, ihre Werke zu schützen – und zeigt, dass selbst große Medienkonzerne nicht über dem Gesetz stehen.

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About the Author

Miroslaw Wawak is a world-traveling filmmaker, drone pilot, and founder of One Man Wolf Pack — also internationally known from the Netflix production “Crime Scene Berlin: Nightlife Killer” (↗️IMDb), where his story was featured as a survivor and main protagonist. Having explored and documented 222 countries, his original and unqiue aerial footage has been featured in international media, Hollywood trailers, and major global events.

Beyond his creative work, Miroslaw is a passionate advocate for creator rights, transparency, and social impact—regularly supporting community projects and defending his original work against unauthorized use worldwide. He’s taken legal action against everyone from international broadcasters (e.g. ESPN, TyC Sports) and tech giants (e.g. Facebook, YouTube) to national icons (e.g. Deutsche Welle, Globo, BAND/Radio Bandeirantes)—even religious institutions—when they violated his copyright.

Through exposing countless violations of his copyright and collaborating with top intellectual property attorneys around the globe—including landmark legal battles from Europe to the Americas and as far as Bermuda—Miroslaw Wawak has acquired an unmatched expertise in defending his rights and bringing every discovered infringement to justice.

🟥 His most recent victory in a ↗️precedent-setting case against the BAND network in Brazil proved not only the financial strength but also the strategic determination and domination behind his enforcement efforts.

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