May
10
2011
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Here is the latest news from the world of copyright:
| Lime Wire founder on copyright law: ‘I was wrong’ CNET Copy right does not go away because you choose to be stupid or ignore it. Their does seem to be a generation that is growing up thinking some laws don’t apply to them. I buy all my music legally and what I cannot afford, I don’t buy. I wait. … See all stories on this topic » |
| Nova Scotia company sues Sun Media claiming copyright infringement The Canadian Press HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia syndication company is suing Sun Media Corp. alleging that the media chain infringed copyright by running horoscope columns without permission. Canadian Artists Syndicate Inc. has filed a statement of claim saying it had a deal … See all stories on this topic » |
| RJ owner says copyright lawsuits target ‘parasitic’ infringers VEGAS INC By Steve Green (contact) The owner of the Las Vegas Review-Journal on Monday disputed criticism by a federal judge about its no-warning copyright lawsuit campaign. Attorneys for Stephens Media LLC and its copyright enforcement partner, Righthaven LLC, … See all stories on this topic » |
| Biggest BitTorrent Downloading Case in US History Targets 23000 Defendants Wired News (blog) A federal judge in the case has agreed to allow the US Copyright Group to subpoena internet service providers to find out the identity of everybody who had illegally downloaded (.pdf) the 2010 Sylvester Stallone flick — meaning the number of … See all stories on this topic » |
| Google Appeal Fails: Belgian Newspaper Copyright Case Upheld Search Engine Land The short version of the backstory is is that regional French- and German-language newspapers (represented by Copiepresse) sued Google for copyright infringement. Not all Belgian newspapers are involved in the suit. Copiepresse claimed that links to … See all stories on this topic » |
| UMG Faces An Uphill Battle Against Veoh On Appeal paidContent.org Universal Music Group argued one of the most closely watched copyright cases in digital media on Friday—and the panel of appeals judges who heard the case sounded skeptical of the record company’s arguments. The record label’s lawsuit against Veoh … See all stories on this topic » |
| Copyright Infringement Can Cost Culprits A Fortune Connecticut Watchdog “A month later, Mr. Hill received an e-mail from a reporter for The Las Vegas Sun who was looking into a Nevada company that files copyright lawsuits for newspapers. The e-mail informed Mr. Hill that he was one of those that the company, Righthaven, … See all stories on this topic » |
“How Copyright Law Makes Sample-Based Music Impossibly Expensive …
By Walter Olson
This seems less like a problem grounded in copyright law, and more like a problem grounded in the music industry’s insistence on breaking the entire process down into the tiniest chunks possible and then putting a price tag on every …
Overlawyered – http://overlawyered.com/wpblog/Ireland seeks radical copyright reforms
By Jeremy
According to a media release this morning, kindly forwarded by Samantha Holman ( Executive Director, Irish Copyright Licensing Agency), Ireland’s Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton T.D. has commenced a process of …
The 1709 Blog – http://the1709blog.blogspot.com/
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May
4
2011
Here is the latest news from the world of copyright:
| No time or money for copyright, say Indian designers Mangalorean.com But Indian designers are quite nonchalant about seeking copyright protection as they feel it will cost too much time and money. “There are so many fashion weeks these days, the designs are all available online within moments of the garments going on … See all stories on this topic » |
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| Judge weighing whether to dismiss copyright lawsuit VEGAS INC US District Judge Philip Pro is weighing whether to dismiss on fair use grounds a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by Righthaven LLC against the man, Wayne Hoehn. Righthaven is the copyright enforcement partner of the Las Vegas Review-Journal and … See all stories on this topic » |
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| Disney files copyright lawsuit against Dish Network Entertainment Weekly by Kate Ward The Walt Disney Co. has filed a copyright lawsuit against Dish Network, according to Reuters. The studio is alleging that the satellite television operator had handed out films like Toy Story 3 and Alice in Wonderland to Dish subscribers … See all stories on this topic » |
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| US Man Pleads Guilty to Music Piracy Charges PCWorld By Grant Gross, IDG News A California man who participated in a so-called warez music-sharing group faces a sentence of five years in prison and a US$250000 fine after pleading guilty to copyright infringement charges in a California court. … See all stories on this topic » |
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| Judge Denies Copyright Holder the Right to Subpoena ISPs Geekosystem by James Plafke | 4:51 pm, May 3rd, 2011 District Court Judge Harold Baker has denied a copyright holder the right to subpoena internet service providers of alleged copyright infringers, because IP addresses are not people. … See all stories on this topic » |
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| Canada still in copyright “hall of shame” according to the US Ars Technica By Nate Anderson | Last updated: May 3, 2011 11:39 AM Sorry, Canada—negotiating the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) wasn’t enough to show your commitment to “strong” intellectual property rights. If you want out of the American copyright … See all stories on this topic » |
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May
3
2011
Here is the latest news from the world of copyright:
| New Zealand Green Party: “Why is Hollywood Writing Our Copyright Law?” Zeropaid Demands clarification of possible US govt intervention in helping to pass the controversial Copyright (Infringing File Sharing) Amendment Act, including the US music industry’s offer to fund an intellectual property enforcement unit to combat what US … See all stories on this topic » |
| ISPs could recoup just $2 per copyright notice IDG News Service Internet service providers may end up being able to recoup as little as $2 for sending out detection, warning or enforcement notices under the controversial online file-sharing amendments to the Copyright Act; but they may persuade government to let … See all stories on this topic » |
| US Offered To Write New Zealand’s Three Strikes Laws Techdirt Leaked cables have already confirmed how involved the US government has been in Canadian copyright reform, Swedish copyright reform and Spanish copyright reform. I think, at this point, it’s safe to assume that anywhere in the world where we’re seeing … See all stories on this topic » |
| Judge Slams Copyright Troll Lawyer John Steele’s Latest ‘Fishing Expedition’ Techdirt … story of a home being raided for child porn due to an open WiFi router, to highlight that an IP address does not show who’s actually doing the downloading: Moreover, VPR ignores the fact that IP subscribers are not necessarily copyright infringers. … See all stories on this topic » |
| Tyson’s tattooist sues over ‘exploitation of his artwork’ in film The Independent According to Mr Whitmill, that breaches a copyright he took out on the tribal design in 2003. “When [he] created the Original Tattoo, Mr Tyson agreed that Mr Whitmill would own the artwork and thus, the copyright in the Original Tattoo,” reads his … See all stories on this topic » |
| Perfect 10 Sues Giganews for Copyright Infringement Slyck In a case that very well may test the limits of the DMCA’s (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) safe harbor provision for ISPs, adult entertainment producer Perfect 10 has filed a copyright complaint against Giganews (and 100 John Does) for $25 million. … See all stories on this topic » |
| Pub dispute defendant fails to appear in court The Augusta Chronicle McGowan testified Monday that he worked only with Anglin on the logo and signed over all copyright interest in it to Anglin. That’s a key piece of the argument, because Griffin has filed for copyright and trademark rights to the Tipsey McStumbles logo … See all stories on this topic » |
| Viacom Takes A Final Shot At YouTube paidContent.org The case comes down to what kind of copyright-policing system we want. Should it be one where copyright owners need to send notices with specific URLs, or one where internet companies must take additional actions, including installing software filters? … See all stories on this topic » |
Freakonomics » Can You Copyright a Tattoo?
By Kal Raustiala and Chris Sprigman
First, are tattoos subject to copyright? They are works of graphic art, so yes. Think of them just like an etching hanging on a wall. By applying the tattoo to Tyson’s face, Whitmill created a copyrightable work. …
Freakonomics – http://www.freakonomics.com/
Should Copyright Apply To Mike Tyson’s Facial Tattoo? | paidContent
By Joe Mullin
The tattooist is trying to block the launch of the sequel with a copyright lawsuit, saying that copying his design onto actor Helms’ face is actually a kind of tattoo piracy. The lawsuit (embedded below) argues that the only authorized …
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April
28
2011
Here is the latest news from the world of copyright:
| Copyright and patent info on offer during WIPD 2011 Taylor Vinters World Intellectual Property Day has offered firms the chance to learn more about copyright and patent issues. A range of information concerning issues such as copyright and patents has been on offer to firms as part of this year’s World Intellectual … See all stories on this topic » |
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| Griffith College Law School Launches Copyright for Artists Course PR Urgent Griffith College Law School, in consultation with top music industry lawyers, has developed a ‘Copyright for Artists’ course for recent graduates or professionals in the music industry. This unique course delivers an overview of the intellectual … See all stories on this topic » |
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Today In History: John Milton Sells Copyright To “Paradise Lost …
By The Huffington Post News Editors
Blind poet John Milton sells the copyright to his masterpiece “Paradise Lost” ( 1667) for a mere 10 pounds.
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