Wexford man ordered to pay €480,000 damages for Sky copyright infringement
Sky alleged that David Dunbar, a man from Co Wexford, operated an illegal IPTV streaming service providing thousands of people with access to its copyrighted broadcast material since 2018. In a High Court civil action brought by Sky UK Limited, Dunbar consented to judgment on 29 July 2025. The judge ordered him to pay €480,000 in damages and approximately €100,000 in legal costs and granted permanent injunctions, including an order restraining him from ever operating an IPTV service. Dunbar faces further sanction for contempt of court after breaching an Anton Piller order and asset-freezing orders, with the case scheduled to return to court next month.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court29 Jul
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Sky alleged that David Dunbar operated an illegal IPTV streaming service providing thousands of people with access to its copyrighted broadcast material since 2018.
- Where
- David Dunbar has an address at Manor Crescent, Roxborough Manor, Co Wexford.
- When
- The alleged infringement continued from 2018, and the High Court ruling was delivered on 29 July 2025.
- Cause
- The case concerned copyright infringement in a civil action brought by Sky UK Limited.
- Investigation
- Sky UK Limited brought a civil action in the High Court against Dunbar.
- Charges
- Dunbar consented to judgment against him in the civil copyright infringement case after opting not to defend it.
- In court
- Mr Justice Mark Sanfey presided over the High Court hearing, and Dunbar refused to comply with an Anton Piller order and breached asset-freezing orders.
- Sentence
- The judge ordered Dunbar to pay €480,000 in damages and approximately €100,000 in legal costs and granted permanent injunctions, including an order restraining him from ever operating an IPTV service.
- Other details
- Dunbar faces further sanction for contempt of court, with judgment reserved on committal to prison, and the case is scheduled to return to court next month.
- Dunbar did not allow a solicitor to enter his premises and destroyed evidence of his copyright infringement.
8 statements extracted from the articles
- whereDavid Dunbar has an address at Manor Crescent, Roxborough Manor, Co Wexford (irishtimes.com)
- courtMr Dunbar faces further sanction for contempt of court for breaching orders aimed at preserving evidence and freezing his assets (irishtimes.com)
- courtMr Justice Mark Sanfey presided over the High Court hearing (irishtimes.com)
- courtMr Dunbar refused to comply with an Anton Piller order allowing entry to his premises for seizing evidence (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe case is scheduled to return to court next month (irishtimes.com)
- sentenceThe judge granted permanent injunctions against Mr Dunbar, including an order restraining him from ever operating an IPTV service (irishtimes.com)
- otherSky alleged Mr Dunbar provided thousands with access to its copyrighted broadcast material since 2018 (irishtimes.com)
- otherMr Dunbar did not allow the solicitor to enter his premises and proceeded to destroy evidence of his copyright infringement (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 29 Jul2025Wexford man must pay €480,000 damages for ‘dodgy box’ copyright infringement, court rules
Reports the High Court ruling ordering Dunbar to pay €480,000 in damages and ~€100,000 legal costs, granting permanent injunctions, and reserving judgment on committal to prison for contempt after he breached Anton Piller and asset-freezing orders.
accused, David Dunbar, male, named, irish (judged from name)David Dunbar