The so-called IP address or network name as the defendant, in fact, only for the pre-filing procedure  In this way, the plaintiff of network infringement can apply to the people's court to investigate the relevant information of the defendant's identity, which can be verified and formally filed for trial, and if it cannot be identified, it will not be accepted  It can be seen that the plaintiff is actually requesting the court to use its investigative power to find out who is behind the IP address or Internet name, transferring the power to investigate and verify the specific identity of the defendant to the court  The plaintiff does not have the special investigative power, and most members of the public do not have the technological means to track the Internet  If the court intervenes and still cannot find out, it will not accept the case
As long as there is no clear defendant, the plaintiff's lawsuit is meaningless ------ Not to mention the trial process, the defendant cannot defend, even if the plaintiff wins the lawsuit, there is no person responsible to bear the corresponding civil liability
Explain the way and significance of clarifying the defendant in network infringement cases