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Congress Kills Big Penalty for Mix Discs
(News) A House subcommittee yanked a controversial provision imposing huge fines in a copyright enforcement bill.
(News) A House subcommittee yanked a controversial provision imposing huge fines in a copyright enforcement bill.
Software Industry Group Sues eBay Sellers
(News) The Software & Information Industry Association has filed nine lawsuits against eBay-based software sellers.
(News) The Software & Information Industry Association has filed nine lawsuits against eBay-based software sellers.
EU Reconsiders Copyright Fee
(News) The EU is resuming talks with industry about simplifying the way it enforces copyright laws with across-the-board fees.
(News) The EU is resuming talks with industry about simplifying the way it enforces copyright laws with across-the-board fees.
Danish ISP Will Fight Order to Block Pirate Bay
(News) ISP Tele2 says it's not a weapon in the music industry's war against copyright violations.
(News) ISP Tele2 says it's not a weapon in the music industry's war against copyright violations.
Danish ISP May Fight Order to Fence in The Pirate Bay
(News) One of Denmark's largest ISPs considers fighting a court order to shut off subscribers' access to the embattled file-sharing search engine.
(News) One of Denmark's largest ISPs considers fighting a court order to shut off subscribers' access to the embattled file-sharing search engine.
Switzerland tells antipiracy group tactics violate law
(News) Switzerland has warned a company that tracks file sharers for copyright violations that its tactics violate the country's telecommunication law.
(News) Switzerland has warned a company that tracks file sharers for copyright violations that its tactics violate the country's telecommunication law.
UK Considers Relaxing Copyright Laws
(News) Proposals would clarify fair use of digital materials, bringing British law in line with that of many other countries.
(News) Proposals would clarify fair use of digital materials, bringing British law in line with that of many other countries.
Movie-Makers Win Copyright Case Against TorrentSpy
(News) The MPAA has won a lawsuit against the operators of TorrentSpy.com; the judge ruled in the industry group's favor because the Web site operators tampered with evidence.
(News) The MPAA has won a lawsuit against the operators of TorrentSpy.com; the judge ruled in the industry group's favor because the Web site operators tampered with evidence.
Too Tough to Evict Led Zeppelin Clips from YouTube?
(News) The 'digital fingerprint' technology used to identify copyrigh violations doesn't work as well with original footage from many sources.
(News) The 'digital fingerprint' technology used to identify copyrigh violations doesn't work as well with original footage from many sources.
Open Source Group Sues Verizon
(News) The Software Freedom Law Center has says Verizon violates the copyright of the GNU GPL.
(News) The Software Freedom Law Center has says Verizon violates the copyright of the GNU GPL.
Lawsuit Against Creative Commons Dropped
(News) Photo-sharing copyright license is unclear, says family whose daughter's image was used in an ad.
(News) Photo-sharing copyright license is unclear, says family whose daughter's image was used in an ad.
Eleven Questions for a Warez Site Owner
(News) The operator of a software-piracy site takes us behind the scenes of the warez business.
(News) The operator of a software-piracy site takes us behind the scenes of the warez business.
Viacom exec not satisfied with Google plan
(News) The chief executive of media giant Viacom expressed reservations Thursday about Google's plan to enter YouTube content into a database and give owners the chance to take down the material.
(News) The chief executive of media giant Viacom expressed reservations Thursday about Google's plan to enter YouTube content into a database and give owners the chance to take down the material.
AP sues VeriSign's Moreover news aggregator
(News) The Associated Press filed a lawsuit against VeriSign Inc. over its Moreover news aggregation services in a case reminiscent of a dispute between news services and Google News.
(News) The Associated Press filed a lawsuit against VeriSign Inc. over its Moreover news aggregation services in a case reminiscent of a dispute between news services and Google News.
Woman ordered to pay for file-sharing will appeal
(News) A woman ordered to pay US$222,000 for downloading and sharing music files has decided to appeal the case.
(News) A woman ordered to pay US$222,000 for downloading and sharing music files has decided to appeal the case.
Pirate Bay hopes for action by Swedish police
(News) Swedish police are expected to decide later this week whether a criminal case is warranted against 10 major music and movie companies over their alleged efforts to disrupt the Pirate Bay, one of the largest file-sharing search engines.
(News) Swedish police are expected to decide later this week whether a criminal case is warranted against 10 major music and movie companies over their alleged efforts to disrupt the Pirate Bay, one of the largest file-sharing search engines.
BSA collects $3.5 million from firm for infringement
(News) The Business Software Alliance has collected a record settlement of nearly US$3.5 million from an international media firm that was using unlicensed software, the trade group announced Tuesday.
(News) The Business Software Alliance has collected a record settlement of nearly US$3.5 million from an international media firm that was using unlicensed software, the trade group announced Tuesday.
Microsoft patents watermark that may protect DRM-free music
(News) Microsoft Corp. has won a patent for a digital-watermarking technology that could be used to protect the rights of content owners even when digital music is distributed without DRM protection.
(News) Microsoft Corp. has won a patent for a digital-watermarking technology that could be used to protect the rights of content owners even when digital music is distributed without DRM protection.
Free music site attracts wrath of industry
(News) The cofounder of a Web site that offers free streamed music from top artists said he's determined to operate his service legally despite menacing overtures from Universal Music Group.
(News) The cofounder of a Web site that offers free streamed music from top artists said he's determined to operate his service legally despite menacing overtures from Universal Music Group.
Firm pays $300,000 to settle internal copyright complaint
(News) Analyst firm Knowledge Networks Inc. has agreed to pay US$300,000 to settle a complaint that it distributed news articles to its employees without permission of the copyright owners, a trade group announced Thursday.
(News) Analyst firm Knowledge Networks Inc. has agreed to pay US$300,000 to settle a complaint that it distributed news articles to its employees without permission of the copyright owners, a trade group announced Thursday.
Baidu may be worst copyright violator: Wikipedia
(News) Baidu.com Inc., which operates China's most popular Internet search engine, may be the worst violator of Wikipedia copyrights, the chair of the foundation behind popular online encyclopedia Wikipedia said Sunday, as she asked the company again to give credit where credit is due.
(News) Baidu.com Inc., which operates China's most popular Internet search engine, may be the worst violator of Wikipedia copyrights, the chair of the foundation behind popular online encyclopedia Wikipedia said Sunday, as she asked the company again to give credit where credit is due.
US man sentenced to two years on copyright violations
(News) An Illinois man was sentenced to two years in prison for violating copyright law through the unauthorized sale of video games on his Web site, the U.S. Department of Justice announced late Thursday.
(News) An Illinois man was sentenced to two years in prison for violating copyright law through the unauthorized sale of video games on his Web site, the U.S. Department of Justice announced late Thursday.
Eminem's publisher sues Apple over downloads
(News) The music publishing companies that represent rap artist Eminem have filed a multimillion-dollar suit against Apple Inc. for selling downloads of Eminem's music on iTunes online music service without compensating them. The suit could have ramifications for the current compensation plan that online music services have for divvying up profits between record labels and the publishing companies that hold rights to artists' songs.
(News) The music publishing companies that represent rap artist Eminem have filed a multimillion-dollar suit against Apple Inc. for selling downloads of Eminem's music on iTunes online music service without compensating them. The suit could have ramifications for the current compensation plan that online music services have for divvying up profits between record labels and the publishing companies that hold rights to artists' songs.
Tech group files complaint against sports leagues
(News) A technology trade group has filed a U.S. Federal Trade Commission complaint against two professional sports leagues and four corporations, saying the groups violate consumers' fair-use rights under U.S. copyright law.
(News) A technology trade group has filed a U.S. Federal Trade Commission complaint against two professional sports leagues and four corporations, saying the groups violate consumers' fair-use rights under U.S. copyright law.
Microsoft music copy protection cracked again
(News) Microsoft Corp. downplayed Tuesday the impact of a new hack of its DRM (digital rights management) technology, underlining the difficulties in erecting a long-lasting digital barrier against piracy.
(News) Microsoft Corp. downplayed Tuesday the impact of a new hack of its DRM (digital rights management) technology, underlining the difficulties in erecting a long-lasting digital barrier against piracy.
U.S. copyright laws bears down on Australians
(News) There will be more criminal prosecutions for intellectual property (IP) violations as a result of Australia's Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United States, according to leading IP academics.
(News) There will be more criminal prosecutions for intellectual property (IP) violations as a result of Australia's Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United States, according to leading IP academics.
Finnish court rules DVD DRM 'ineffective'
(News) A Finnish court ruling is prompting questions over the wording of a European copyright directive that prohibits publishing information that could enable illegal DVD copying.
(News) A Finnish court ruling is prompting questions over the wording of a European copyright directive that prohibits publishing information that could enable illegal DVD copying.
Copying HD DVD and Blu-ray discs may become legal
(News) Under a licensing agreement in its final stages, consumers may get the right to make several legal copies of HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc movies they've purchased, a concession by the movie industry that may quell criticism that DRM (digital rights management) technologies are too restrictive.
(News) Under a licensing agreement in its final stages, consumers may get the right to make several legal copies of HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc movies they've purchased, a concession by the movie industry that may quell criticism that DRM (digital rights management) technologies are too restrictive.
US piracy crackdown nets 50th conviction
(News) A U.S. Department of Justice crackdown on online piracy has recorded its 50th felony conviction, the agency announced.
(News) A U.S. Department of Justice crackdown on online piracy has recorded its 50th felony conviction, the agency announced.
European Parliament sparks criticism with IP changes
(News) The European Parliament made changes to a controversial proposal for a law criminalizing intellectual-property (IP) infringements Wednesday, sparking criticism from all sides in the debate.
(News) The European Parliament made changes to a controversial proposal for a law criminalizing intellectual-property (IP) infringements Wednesday, sparking criticism from all sides in the debate.
Four Ways to Reclaim Your Digital Rights
(How To) Why DRM schemes suck, and what you can (and can't) do about it.
(How To) Why DRM schemes suck, and what you can (and can't) do about it.
Net Radio: 'New Song Royalties Will Kill Us'
(News) A new coalition of 'Net radio stations will take its case to Congress and the courts to stop a new royalty fee hike.
(News) A new coalition of 'Net radio stations will take its case to Congress and the courts to stop a new royalty fee hike.
Norwegian party pushes for legal file sharing
(News) A small Norwegian political party has called on the government to ban DRM (digital rights management) and legalize file-sharing, responding to growing consumer opposition in the country to restrictive controls on downloading and duplicating content from the Internet.
(News) A small Norwegian political party has called on the government to ban DRM (digital rights management) and legalize file-sharing, responding to growing consumer opposition in the country to restrictive controls on downloading and duplicating content from the Internet.
China improving on piracy, says top Microsoft lawyer
(News) Microsoft Corp. is seeing some improvements to the considerable problem of software piracy in China, it's top lawyer said on Thursday.
(News) Microsoft Corp. is seeing some improvements to the considerable problem of software piracy in China, it's top lawyer said on Thursday.
Sparring begins over high-def movie hacks
(News) A cat-and-mouse game between the guardians of the copy-protection system on next-generation DVDs and those intent on hacking it has kicked off with the first revocation of a descrambling key used in a popular software application.
(News) A cat-and-mouse game between the guardians of the copy-protection system on next-generation DVDs and those intent on hacking it has kicked off with the first revocation of a descrambling key used in a popular software application.
Google Admits Outside Source for Chinese App
(News) Software updated, but Sohu.com still wants apology and compensation.
(News) Software updated, but Sohu.com still wants apology and compensation.
Google and Agence France Presse settle lawsuit
(News) Agence France-Presse has settled its 2-year-old lawsuit against Google Inc., a move that defuses the French news agency's allegations that inclusion of its content in the Google News site amounts to copyright infringement.
(News) Agence France-Presse has settled its 2-year-old lawsuit against Google Inc., a move that defuses the French news agency's allegations that inclusion of its content in the Google News site amounts to copyright infringement.
Jobs unlikely to push for lift of video DRM
(News) Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs may be pushing for music labels to lift copyright protection on digital music but he doesn't appear so eager to do the same for video content, despite his position as the largest shareholder in Walt Disney Co.
(News) Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs may be pushing for music labels to lift copyright protection on digital music but he doesn't appear so eager to do the same for video content, despite his position as the largest shareholder in Walt Disney Co.
EU proposal sets sanctions for copyright violations
(News) Companies from across IT face criminal sanctions, including prison time for employees, if their networks, software programs or online services are ever used to carry illegally copied material such as music or film, according to a draft law from the European Commission supported Tuesday by a committee of the European Parliament.
(News) Companies from across IT face criminal sanctions, including prison time for employees, if their networks, software programs or online services are ever used to carry illegally copied material such as music or film, according to a draft law from the European Commission supported Tuesday by a committee of the European Parliament.
Digital Copyright Chaos Foretold
(News) Grokster's demise paved the way for Viacom's assault on Google, legal expert declares.
(News) Grokster's demise paved the way for Viacom's assault on Google, legal expert declares.
DSL gateways will mark video to catch pirates
(News) Another role could soon be added to the many already performed by home gateway devices: identifying video pirates.
(News) Another role could soon be added to the many already performed by home gateway devices: identifying video pirates.
EU tackles online copyright law
(News) The European Parliament urged the European Commission Tuesday to propose a law that would force the dismantlement of the current method of distributing online copyright fees to songwriters and musicians in Europe.
(News) The European Parliament urged the European Commission Tuesday to propose a law that would force the dismantlement of the current method of distributing online copyright fees to songwriters and musicians in Europe.
Yahoo apologizes to Indian housewife
(News) Yahoo Inc. apologized on Thursday after recipes from the blog of an Indian housewife were used without permission on Yahoo's India's new Malayalam-language Web portal.
(News) Yahoo Inc. apologized on Thursday after recipes from the blog of an Indian housewife were used without permission on Yahoo's India's new Malayalam-language Web portal.
Microsoft hits Google over book search model
(News) A Microsoft Corp. attorney will attack Google Inc.'s book search service in a speech Tuesday to the Association of American Publishers (AAP), saying Google is misappropriating principles of fair use to further its own business model.
(News) A Microsoft Corp. attorney will attack Google Inc.'s book search service in a speech Tuesday to the Association of American Publishers (AAP), saying Google is misappropriating principles of fair use to further its own business model.
RIAA opposes new fair use bill
(News) A new bill in the U.S. Congress aimed at protecting the fair use rights for consumers of copyright material would "legalize hacking," the Recording Industry Association of America said.
(News) A new bill in the U.S. Congress aimed at protecting the fair use rights for consumers of copyright material would "legalize hacking," the Recording Industry Association of America said.
Studios, FBI teach Swedish cops to hunt file sharers
(News) The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation and the American movie industry lobbying organization Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), along with the Swedish antipiracy organization Antipiratbyren, have been training officers at the Swedish National Police Academy in copyright and piracy matters.
(News) The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation and the American movie industry lobbying organization Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), along with the Swedish antipiracy organization Antipiratbyren, have been training officers at the Swedish National Police Academy in copyright and piracy matters.
Music Exec Rebuts Apple's Critique of DRM
(News) Warner Music CEO defends use of protection technology after criticism by Jobs.
(News) Warner Music CEO defends use of protection technology after criticism by Jobs.
MySpace adopts system to block pirated video
(News) The rabidly popular MySpace social network on Monday launched a pilot program to prevent its users from uploading unauthorized copyrighted video material to the site.
(News) The rabidly popular MySpace social network on Monday launched a pilot program to prevent its users from uploading unauthorized copyrighted video material to the site.
YouTube Offers Concession to Japanese Group
(News) Copyright holders say reply is 'not satisfactory,' but are willing to keep working on a solution.
(News) Copyright holders say reply is 'not satisfactory,' but are willing to keep working on a solution.
YouTube Tackles Copyright
(News) Video service execs will meet with Japanese entertainment industry to discuss concerns.
(News) Video service execs will meet with Japanese entertainment industry to discuss concerns.
Alleged Software, Movie Pirate Turns Himself In
(News) Ten thousand pirated discs recovered from his home after raid by police.
(News) Ten thousand pirated discs recovered from his home after raid by police.
YouTube Responds to Japanese Complaints
(News) Japanese content providers say response was 'not satisfactory,' but a solution is still possible.
(News) Japanese content providers say response was 'not satisfactory,' but a solution is still possible.
Microsoft to Update Windows Media DRM
Microsoft to Update Windows Media DRM
Microsoft to Update Windows Media DRM
French Copyright Law Takes Effect, to Industry Dismay
(news) French Copyright Law Takes Effect, to Industry Dismay
(news) French Copyright Law Takes Effect, to Industry Dismay
Labels Sue XM Radio, Claiming Copyright Infringement
(news) Labels Sue XM Radio, Claiming Copyright Infringement
(news) Labels Sue XM Radio, Claiming Copyright Infringement
Hollywood VS.Your PC: Round 2
(news) Work with--and around--content protection on your digital music files.
(news) Work with--and around--content protection on your digital music files.
Senate Committee Considers Broadcast Flags to Combat Piracy
(news) Senate Committee Considers Broadcast Flags to Combat Piracy
(news) Senate Committee Considers Broadcast Flags to Combat Piracy
Supreme Court Standards for Peer-to-Peer and Beyond
(news) Supreme Court Standards for Peer-to-Peer and Beyond
(news) Supreme Court Standards for Peer-to-Peer and Beyond
Supreme Court Justices Question Peer-to-Peer Lawsuits
(news) Supreme Court Justices Question Peer-to-Peer Lawsuits
(news) Supreme Court Justices Question Peer-to-Peer Lawsuits
Philips, HP Copy Protection Ready for New FCC Rules
(news) Philips, HP Copy Protection Ready for New FCC Rules
(news) Philips, HP Copy Protection Ready for New FCC Rules
MPAA Revives P-to-P Lawsuit
(news) Group is asking the Supreme Court to overturn decision in favor of file-swapping networks.
(news) Group is asking the Supreme Court to overturn decision in favor of file-swapping networks.
RIAA Sues Another 762 Over File-Sharing
(news) Total number of suits filed by the music industry since 2003 exceeds 5500.
(news) Total number of suits filed by the music industry since 2003 exceeds 5500.
Tougher File-Trading Bill Moves Forward
(news) Controversial plan could force file swappers to face criminal charges.
(news) Controversial plan could force file swappers to face criminal charges.
Altnet Fights Back, Sues RIAA
(news) Peer-to-peer company accuses RIAA and its partners of infringing upon its patents.
(news) Peer-to-peer company accuses RIAA and its partners of infringing upon its patents.
Controversial File-Trading Bill Moves Forward
(news) Proposed law would allow more people to be charged with criminal copyright violations.
(news) Proposed law would allow more people to be charged with criminal copyright violations.
RIAA Expands P-to-P Lawsuits
(news) Latest round of legal action targets users of a variety of services, including eDonkey.
(news) Latest round of legal action targets users of a variety of services, including eDonkey.
RIAA Cheers College Music Deals
(news) Penn State, Cornell University among those offering paid download services to students.
(news) Penn State, Cornell University among those offering paid download services to students.
Cheap Copies: A Risky Bargain
(news) Software industry rallies against pirate sites selling 'backup' copies of programs.
(news) Software industry rallies against pirate sites selling 'backup' copies of programs.
Tech.gov: Copy Crime and Punishment
(news) While bills to restore some of our fair-use rights languish in Congress, others that give copyright owners even more ammunition are on the fast track.
(news) While bills to restore some of our fair-use rights languish in Congress, others that give copyright owners even more ammunition are on the fast track.
File Swappers May Face Civil Suits
(news) Proposed law would allow copyright holders to seek financial remedies.
(news) Proposed law would allow copyright holders to seek financial remedies.
Consumers' Digital Rights Debated
(news) Proposed law would loosen copyright restrictions, permit some backups and use.
(news) Proposed law would loosen copyright restrictions, permit some backups and use.
Disharmony Drives Digital Music Debate
(news) Industry associations argue peer-to-peer policies before college audience.
(news) Industry associations argue peer-to-peer policies before college audience.
Copyright Policies Clash
(news) Canadian court excuses file swappers, while U.S. considers harsher penalties.
(news) Canadian court excuses file swappers, while U.S. considers harsher penalties.
Tech.gov: You Can't Copy That
(news) The DMCA strikes again: Two judges order 321 Studios to stop selling its DVD copying software
(news) The DMCA strikes again: Two judges order 321 Studios to stop selling its DVD copying software
Tech.gov: Flak Over Flags
(nextgear) The FCC has green-lighted a flag that imposes copy controls on digital television. And there was much rejoicing?
(nextgear) The FCC has green-lighted a flag that imposes copy controls on digital television. And there was much rejoicing?
Consumer Watch: To Copy or Not to Copy?
(howto) Here's what the law says you can--and can't--do with digital media files.
(howto) Here's what the law says you can--and can't--do with digital media files.
Will Consumers Change Copyright Law?
(news) As the music industry readies another round of lawsuits, file sharers may challenge the claims.
(news) As the music industry readies another round of lawsuits, file sharers may challenge the claims.
Judge to Rule on Linking Policy
(news) Key question: copyright infringement or an effort to quash criticism?
(news) Key question: copyright infringement or an effort to quash criticism?
Senators Crack Down on Pirates
(news) Bipartisan bill would strengthen copyright, boost penalties, and target camcorders at movies.
(news) Bipartisan bill would strengthen copyright, boost penalties, and target camcorders at movies.
Copyright Laws Could Get Tougher
(news) Congress chooses sides over music industry's harsh antipiracy tactics.
(news) Congress chooses sides over music industry's harsh antipiracy tactics.
FCC Endorses Built-In Copy Controls
(news) PCs, TVs, recorders, and other gear must recognize broadcast 'flag' that bans transmission.
(news) PCs, TVs, recorders, and other gear must recognize broadcast 'flag' that bans transmission.
Three Minutes With RIAA Chief Cary Sherman
(news) New music industry leader wants to embrace online opportunity as well as quash piracy.
(news) New music industry leader wants to embrace online opportunity as well as quash piracy.
Mandatory Copy Controls Near
(news) FCC could vote this week to require broadcast 'flag' to stop online piracy.
(news) FCC could vote this week to require broadcast 'flag' to stop online piracy.
Consumers Strike Back, Sue RIAA
(news) 'Deceptive' amnesty program puts participants at risk, lawsuit claims.
(news) 'Deceptive' amnesty program puts participants at risk, lawsuit claims.
Music Labels Declare War on File Swappers
(news) RIAA files 261 lawsuits, promises more--and offers limited amnesty for repentant swappers.
(news) RIAA files 261 lawsuits, promises more--and offers limited amnesty for repentant swappers.
Full Disclosure: Copyright Law--Ignore at Your Own Peril
(howto) If the digital pirates win, we'll all lose.
(howto) If the digital pirates win, we'll all lose.
Consumer Alert: Copy Controls Crackdown
(news) Battle rages on several fronts, but technology offers answers for both sides.
(news) Battle rages on several fronts, but technology offers answers for both sides.
Piracy an Old Problem for Hollywood
(news) Digital rights debate focuses on tighter laws, tougher technology.
(news) Digital rights debate focuses on tighter laws, tougher technology.
Product Activation Gains Ground
(news) Anticopy technology spreads from Windows and Office to TurboTax and beyond.
(news) Anticopy technology spreads from Windows and Office to TurboTax and beyond.
Three Minutes With Jack Valenti
(news) The MPAA's main man tells his tactics for fighting piracy (and sometimes the tech industry) and selling movies.
(news) The MPAA's main man tells his tactics for fighting piracy (and sometimes the tech industry) and selling movies.
Has Copyright Law Met Its Match?
(news) Access by the disabled provides challenge to controversial DMCA.
(news) Access by the disabled provides challenge to controversial DMCA.
Now They're After You: Music Cops Target Users
(news) Recording industry expands focus and guns for file traders.
(news) Recording industry expands focus and guns for file traders.
Tech Wars: P-to-P Friends, Foes Struggle
(news) Arms battle escalates between P-to-P piracy and copyright-protection efforts.
(news) Arms battle escalates between P-to-P piracy and copyright-protection efforts.
He's the Lawyer Who Nailed Napster
(news) Attorney Russ Frackman discusses fighting pirates, preserving copyrights, and keeping customers happy.
(news) Attorney Russ Frackman discusses fighting pirates, preserving copyrights, and keeping customers happy.
A Truce Over Copy Controls?
(news) Music, tech industries agree to fight piracy and legislation, but support technical restrictions.
(news) Music, tech industries agree to fight piracy and legislation, but support technical restrictions.
Hollywood Sues Maker of DVD X Copy
(news) MPAA charges DVD-copying software violates federal copyright act.
(news) MPAA charges DVD-copying software violates federal copyright act.
Consumer Groups Challenge Copy Controls
(news) Feds consider copyright-law exemptions for certain types of CDs, DVDs; hearings to be set.
(news) Feds consider copyright-law exemptions for certain types of CDs, DVDs; hearings to be set.
Digital Copyright Law Up for Challenge
(news) Arguments are being prepared, as public comment on DMCA closes soon.
(news) Arguments are being prepared, as public comment on DMCA closes soon.
New Tool Makes DVD Copying Easy
(news) 321 Studios challenges Hollywood, DMCA again with release of DVD X Copy.
(news) 321 Studios challenges Hollywood, DMCA again with release of DVD X Copy.
Copy Control Complaint Desk Opens
(news) Formal public comment on DMCA invited for one month, then feds will reconsider act.
(news) Formal public comment on DMCA invited for one month, then feds will reconsider act.
Web Radio Expected to Keep Playing
(news) Last-minute legislation permits negotiated royalty rates for small Webcasters.
(news) Last-minute legislation permits negotiated royalty rates for small Webcasters.
Copyright Cops Target Workplace, Schools
(news) Music industry renews piracy fight with correspondence and courts, while colleges and companies consider their liability.
(news) Music industry renews piracy fight with correspondence and courts, while colleges and companies consider their liability.
Hollywood vs. Your PC
(news) Movie and music moguls are hopping mad over the new technologies that are transforming digital entertainment. Washington is listening. what's at risk? Your ability to enjoy DVDs and CDs you've bought, your privacy--even your control over your PC.
(news) Movie and music moguls are hopping mad over the new technologies that are transforming digital entertainment. Washington is listening. what's at risk? Your ability to enjoy DVDs and CDs you've bought, your privacy--even your control over your PC.
Web Radio Faces Costly Future
(news) Last-minute delay prevents deal before higher royalties kick in.
(news) Last-minute delay prevents deal before higher royalties kick in.
Web Music Keeps Streaming--For Now
(news) Music labels, Webcasters reach compromise that won't kill small online stations with stiff fees.
(news) Music labels, Webcasters reach compromise that won't kill small online stations with stiff fees.
Music Piracy Battle Amplifies
(news) RIAA refutes CD copying reports with its own study, claiming $1 million loss daily.
(news) RIAA refutes CD copying reports with its own study, claiming $1 million loss daily.
Anti-Piracy Crusade Targets ISPs
(news) RIAA drops recent suit when site folds, but consumer groups fear ongoing pressure on Internet speech.
(news) RIAA drops recent suit when site folds, but consumer groups fear ongoing pressure on Internet speech.
ISPs Pressured to Police Digital Music
(news) Targeted site Listen4Ever goes silent, while analysts call litigious music labels shortsighted.
(news) Targeted site Listen4Ever goes silent, while analysts call litigious music labels shortsighted.
FCC Steps Into Digital Copyright Debate
(news) Federal agency will study the issue of the 'broadcast flag,' a controversial tool to prevent piracy via digital TV.
(news) Federal agency will study the issue of the 'broadcast flag,' a controversial tool to prevent piracy via digital TV.
Gateway Pushes Digital Music...the Legal Way
(news) Gateway's revamped seminar tries to balance joy in music with copyright laws.
(news) Gateway's revamped seminar tries to balance joy in music with copyright laws.
Forgery Bill Could Criminalize Copying
(news) Protecting non-physical authentication could extend legislation to digital material, threaten fair use.
(news) Protecting non-physical authentication could extend legislation to digital material, threaten fair use.
Web Radio Fights for Survival
(news) Webcasters rally against royalty ruling they say will yank many off the Net.
(news) Webcasters rally against royalty ruling they say will yank many off the Net.
Will the FCC Regulate Digital TV?
(news) Legislators want help protecting copyrighted content, but the FCC may stay out of the way.
(news) Legislators want help protecting copyrighted content, but the FCC may stay out of the way.
Are Digital Copy Locks Inevitable?
(news) Forum reviews old arguments, but entertainment industry may impose its own protection.
(news) Forum reviews old arguments, but entertainment industry may impose its own protection.
Who's Buying Into Copy Controls?
(news) Entertainment industry bolsters its digital rights testimony with targeted campaign contributions.
(news) Entertainment industry bolsters its digital rights testimony with targeted campaign contributions.
Hollywood, Techies Square Off Over Copy Locks
(news) Consumer advocates charge entertainment industry exaggerates piracy losses, while copyright-holders call controls a minor hassle.
(news) Consumer advocates charge entertainment industry exaggerates piracy losses, while copyright-holders call controls a minor hassle.
Digital TV Faces Copy Controls
(news) Industry report recognizes problem of piracy, but proposed remedies meet with dissent.
(news) Industry report recognizes problem of piracy, but proposed remedies meet with dissent.
Consumer Alert: Feds Eye Copy Locks for PC Gear
(news) Congress gets into copy controls fray as tech firms, Hollywood duke it out.
(news) Congress gets into copy controls fray as tech firms, Hollywood duke it out.
Webcasters Hopeful as Feds Reconsider Fees
(news) Copyright office delays decision, and small Web radio stations hope for royalties they can afford to pay.
(news) Copyright office delays decision, and small Web radio stations hope for royalties they can afford to pay.
Requiem for Napster
(news) Analysis: Outlaw music site composed new tune for digital music, broadening listeners' expectations forever.
(news) Analysis: Outlaw music site composed new tune for digital music, broadening listeners' expectations forever.
ReplayTV Spy Order Delayed
(news) Judge postpones order forcing Sonicblue to check user viewing habits for copyright infringement.
(news) Judge postpones order forcing Sonicblue to check user viewing habits for copyright infringement.
Consumer Groups Protest Forced Spying
(news) SonicBlue gets support in court, despite inactive privacy policy that permits user monitoring.
(news) SonicBlue gets support in court, despite inactive privacy policy that permits user monitoring.
Will Digital TV Trample Fair Use?
(news) Consumer advocates say customers are being cut out of industry's piracy prevention schemes.
(news) Consumer advocates say customers are being cut out of industry's piracy prevention schemes.
DVD Copy Controls Head to Court
(news) Small software firm challenges digital copyright law, tries to assert the right to backups.
(news) Small software firm challenges digital copyright law, tries to assert the right to backups.
Gateway Ads Hit Sour Chord With Music Industry
(news) RIAA calls anti-copy controls campaign 'misleading scare tactics.'
(news) RIAA calls anti-copy controls campaign 'misleading scare tactics.'
Face the Music: Suits Pending Over Copy Controls
(news) Class action suits may spring from consumer complaints of surreptitious CD copy protection.
(news) Class action suits may spring from consumer complaints of surreptitious CD copy protection.
Copy Control Law Draws Online Outcry
(news) Consumers deluge Senate Web site with complaints about proposal to build copy protection into all digital devices.
(news) Consumers deluge Senate Web site with complaints about proposal to build copy protection into all digital devices.
IBM Updates Copy-Protection Software
(news) PC pioneer and others prepare technology aimed at pleasing lawmakers threatening mandatory regulations.
(news) PC pioneer and others prepare technology aimed at pleasing lawmakers threatening mandatory regulations.
Copy Controls: Fair Use or Foul Play?
(news) Hollywood, techies, and Congress wrangle to control what digital video you can store, swap, and see.
(news) Hollywood, techies, and Congress wrangle to control what digital video you can store, swap, and see.
Battle Intensifies Over Right to Copy
(news) Consumer, industry groups joust in Congress over rights and wrongs of sharing, seeing, and storing digital entertainment.
(news) Consumer, industry groups joust in Congress over rights and wrongs of sharing, seeing, and storing digital entertainment.
New Shackles on Your CD, Video Copying
(news) In an effort to stem piracy, entertainment companies are placing new copy restrictions into their products.
(news) In an effort to stem piracy, entertainment companies are placing new copy restrictions into their products.
Music Labels Target CD Ripping
(news) Claiming to fight piracy, labels test copy protection to keep audio CDs from going digital.
(news) Claiming to fight piracy, labels test copy protection to keep audio CDs from going digital.
Programmer Sklyarov Pleads Not Guilty
(news) Russian programmer faces first criminal prosecution for federal digital copyright law.
(news) Russian programmer faces first criminal prosecution for federal digital copyright law.
Russian Programmer's Hearing Likely Postponed
(news) Defense lawyers ask court delay for Dmitry Sklyarov, accused of software copyright violation.
(news) Defense lawyers ask court delay for Dmitry Sklyarov, accused of software copyright violation.
Tuning Up Online Music Royalties
(news) Proposed legislation aims to remove barriers to entry in digital music distribution market.
(news) Proposed legislation aims to remove barriers to entry in digital music distribution market.
Protest Prompts Adobe to Drop Charges
(news) Programmer's release likely, so next target is reviled copyright law.
(news) Programmer's release likely, so next target is reviled copyright law.
Napster Fans Find Lively Alternative--For Now
(news) As FastTrack's popularity grows, Napster's old foes gear up for a new fight.
(news) As FastTrack's popularity grows, Napster's old foes gear up for a new fight.
Web Music Gets Legal (and Less Flexible)
(news) Congress monitors ongoing disputes as MusicNet, Duet prepare to begin service.
(news) Congress monitors ongoing disputes as MusicNet, Duet prepare to begin service.
Senate Committee Checks on Napster
(news) Music industry, musicians, sites sing diverse songs at Senate hearing.
(news) Music industry, musicians, sites sing diverse songs at Senate hearing.
Anti-Napster Ruling Draws Mixed Reaction
(news) Reaction to the court ruling against music-swapping service points to larger question of legitimacy of file sharing.
(news) Reaction to the court ruling against music-swapping service points to larger question of legitimacy of file sharing.
Book Industry Takes Lessons From Napster
(news) Publishers try to deliver what you want in a digital book, but still turn a profit.
(news) Publishers try to deliver what you want in a digital book, but still turn a profit.
The Napster Knockoffs: Are Their Tunes Different?
(news) An analysis: We sound out the competing (and maybe litigation-free) music-sharing sites.
(news) An analysis: We sound out the competing (and maybe litigation-free) music-sharing sites.