Copyright
Media Copyright Infringement
What is media copyright? What do we mean by copyright infringement and how to achieve copyright protection? Wondering who can claim a copyright? To get your answers, read on…
FairUse4M Cracks Open Copy Protected Downloads
FairUse4M releases an advanced version of the program used to crack open copyrighted digital materials.
Sony BMG Recalls CDs Because of Security Risks
The world’s second largest record company has recalled compact discs with hidden XCP copyright-protection software.
Google Sued By Authors Over Google Print
The Authors Guild and three other writers charged Google with copyright infringement in a lawsuit over the Google Print program.
Napster, Recording Industry Search for Answers
Although the courts delivered an injunction prohibiting Napster from sharing copyrighted material, the real battle has yet to begin.
Media Giants Harmonise Over Online Copyright
A coalition of nine of the world's leading media companies today struck a cooperation pact aimed at cracking down on people who infringe copyright on the internet - with Google conspicuously absent.
Extend Performers' Copyright to 95 Years, Says Eu Commissioner
EU's commissioner insists plans would not raise consumer prices or impact on Europe's external trade balance
Notorious Pirate Website Faces Copyright Case
Swedish prosecutors have filed charges of copyright infringement against the world's most notorious piracy website
Whose Copyright?
Recently, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) slapped a federal case against a man for transferring 2000 songs from legally-purchased CDs onto his personal computer.
Egypt to Copyright the Pyramids and Antiquities
Law would seek royalty payments around world· Money raised to pay for upkeep of ancient sites
Pirates Face Crackdown Over Movie Downloads
· 'Three strikes and your broadband is out' policy· But new rules will relax copyright protection
Sarkozy Gets Tough on Internet Pirates
· 'Three strikes and your broadband is out' policy· But new rules will relax copyright protection
Prince Threatens to Sue His Fans Over Online Images
Singer threatens to sue thousands of his biggest fans for breach of copyright, provoking an angry backlash and claims of censorship.
All About Private Label Rights
If someone told you that it is possible to use someone else's work, change it however you wish, call it your own work, make a profit off of it and never get in trouble for copyright infringement, would you believe them?
How Three Swedish Geeks Became Hollywood's Number One Enemy
The Pirate Bay directs 2m surfers to copyright-busting film and TV downloads every day. Bobbie Johnson meets the men who have enraged Hollywood.
Guidelines for Writing Software Copyright
Copyright practically indicates the right of a certain individual or business entity to make copies of a particular work and use these copies according to wish or necessity. Most of the times, this consent comes under the form of licenses, which mainly grant the right to use, with certain limitations, the software in cause.
Resell Rights Business Course Part I: What are Resell Rights Products
There are many kinds of rights which can be passed with a product. It is important to understand different kinds of product rights because product rights is quite a sensitive issue and protected by copyright laws. It is better to understand these terms and how they differ from each other.
Google Infringed Copyright, Belgian Court Rules
Google could face daily fines of €25,000 (£17,000) after losing a court battle with Belgian publishers over the scope of its Google News service.
How to copyright and protect your material
Need a copyright on your material? Information here will instruct you in what to do, to protect your work and get a copyright number and have it registered with the government of the United States.
Starbucks, the Coffee Beans and the Copyright Row That Cost Ethiopia £47m
Starbucks, the giant US coffee chain, has used its muscle to block an attempt by Ethiopia's farmers to copyright their most famous coffee bean types, denying them potential earnings of up to £47m a year, said Oxfam.
Starbucks, the Coffee Beans and the Copyright Row That Cost Ethiopia £47m
Starbucks, the giant US coffee chain, has used its muscle to block an attempt by Ethiopia's farmers to copyright their most famous coffee bean types, denying them potential earnings of up to £47m a year, said Oxfam.
Musicians and Copyrights – What You Need To Know
As musicians and songwriters, we’ve all wondered what it takes to protect our creative output from theft or plagiarism. That’s the point when copywriting our work becomes a concern. Why would anyone want their hard work to go to waste if we could somehow protect our creative property?
Designer Fights It Out Over Julius the Monkey
· Company taken to court for 'snatching profits' · Former partners accused of infringing copyright
Oscar Viewing Party Roundup, Copyright Awareness Week, NABOB's Communication Awards Dinner…
…ScreenBurn Beta Festival @ SXSW 2006, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction, TV Land Awards, Top March Dates. The items in this article are only a sampling of what is listed on the main news page. Many of the events above have a submission process for indie and/or performing artists to take part in and so are worth learning more about.
Writers Sue Google for Copyright Infringement
· Plan to build searchable library of books attacked · Company says digitisation will benefit authors.
Writers of Buena Vista Hits Were Paid With a Few Pesos and Rum, Court Hears
A court battle with Latin-American rhythms opened in London yesterday with two publishing companies clashing over the ownership of the copyright to music played by the Cuban band Buena Vista Social Club.
Now You Can Own a Smell: Disputed Scent is © Lancã´me
Chic Parisian parfumeur's landmark victory against similar Dutch fragrance could trigger landslide of copyright actions.
Lion Takes on Mouse in Copyright Row
Poverty-stricken descendants of enduring hit song's composer could make fortune from Disney.
Dmitry Goes to Washington
The jury in the trial of ElcomSoft in a federal court in San Jose, California, continued their deliberations throught December, 2002. They were asked to determine whether the Russian software development firm has knowingly and intentionally violated the much decried 1998 Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).
Going for the Record
The battle for music copyright will be lost - just as it was over video. Recently, a teenage relative looked at my CD collection with an incomprehension that suggested it was a prop from a sci-fi film.
Playboy Hits Aol With Internet Suit
Playboy Enterprises, the adult entertainment group, was given the go-ahead yesterday to sue internet service provider AOL for copyright infringement.
Mother Settles Piracy Case
American music industry officials have agreed to settle a copyright infringement lawsuit against a 12-year-old New York girl for $2,000 (£1,258). The announcement of the settlement came a day after the Manhattan schoolgirl, Brianna LaHara, was identified in the US media as a target...
Only God Created It
Let us compare what man has created to that of God's creation: excerpt "Forged by Fire, Tempered In the Word" copyright 1974 Bonita M Quesinberry~~ performed to music at Maplewood Baptist Church, Ft Worth, Texas Jan 1974
Germany's Copyright Levy
Based on the recommendation of its Patent Office and following fierce lobbying by VG Wort, an association of German composers, authors and publishers, Germany is poised to enforce a three years old law and impose a copyright levy of $13 plus 16 percent in value added tax per new computer sold in the country.
US Firms Strike Internet Copyright Deal
The leading trade associations for America's music and technology industries have negotiated a landmark compromise over copyright for internet downloads of music and films. The agreement attempts to head off government intervention in the rising debate over what consumers can do with...
Blow to US digital piracy laws
The US government's copyright piracy legislation suffered an embarrassing blow when a court acquitted a Russian software company from criminal charges under the law.
Long history of hardship among artists
The Jackson-Sharpton campaign draws its political force from a long history of racism in the US music business, most famously involving postwar blues singers such as Howlin' Wolf and John Lee Hooker, who were prevailed upon to sign contracts surrendering their copyright and almost any profits.
Copyright Case Threatens Disney
Walt Disney could lose copyright over Mickey Mouse in as little as two years after the US supreme court agreed to hear the arguments for overturning existing rules. The case, which will not be heard until at least October, could prove devastating for Disney. Copyrights on other big...
Being John Malkovich
It would seem that property rights pertaining to human bodies are fairly restricted. We have no right to sell our kidneys, for instance. Or to destroy our body through the use of drugs. Or to commit an abortion at will. Yet, the law does recognize and strives to enforce copyrights, patents and other forms of intellectual property rights.
Copyright Control Services To Provide Anti-Piracy Operations
Copyright Control Services To Provide Anti-Piracy Operations For The International Olympic Committee & Sydney 2000 Olympic Games
A coalition of nine of the world's leading media companies today struck a cooperation pact aimed at cracking down on people who infringe copyright on the internet - with Google conspicuously absent.
Extend Performers' Copyright to 95 Years, Says Eu Commissioner
EU's commissioner insists plans would not raise consumer prices or impact on Europe's external trade balance
Notorious Pirate Website Faces Copyright Case
Swedish prosecutors have filed charges of copyright infringement against the world's most notorious piracy website
Whose Copyright?
Recently, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) slapped a federal case against a man for transferring 2000 songs from legally-purchased CDs onto his personal computer.
Egypt to Copyright the Pyramids and Antiquities
Law would seek royalty payments around world· Money raised to pay for upkeep of ancient sites
Pirates Face Crackdown Over Movie Downloads
· 'Three strikes and your broadband is out' policy· But new rules will relax copyright protection
Sarkozy Gets Tough on Internet Pirates
· 'Three strikes and your broadband is out' policy· But new rules will relax copyright protection
Prince Threatens to Sue His Fans Over Online Images
Singer threatens to sue thousands of his biggest fans for breach of copyright, provoking an angry backlash and claims of censorship.
All About Private Label Rights
If someone told you that it is possible to use someone else's work, change it however you wish, call it your own work, make a profit off of it and never get in trouble for copyright infringement, would you believe them?
How Three Swedish Geeks Became Hollywood's Number One Enemy
The Pirate Bay directs 2m surfers to copyright-busting film and TV downloads every day. Bobbie Johnson meets the men who have enraged Hollywood.
Guidelines for Writing Software Copyright
Copyright practically indicates the right of a certain individual or business entity to make copies of a particular work and use these copies according to wish or necessity. Most of the times, this consent comes under the form of licenses, which mainly grant the right to use, with certain limitations, the software in cause.
Resell Rights Business Course Part I: What are Resell Rights Products
There are many kinds of rights which can be passed with a product. It is important to understand different kinds of product rights because product rights is quite a sensitive issue and protected by copyright laws. It is better to understand these terms and how they differ from each other.
Google Infringed Copyright, Belgian Court Rules
Google could face daily fines of €25,000 (£17,000) after losing a court battle with Belgian publishers over the scope of its Google News service.
How to copyright and protect your material
Need a copyright on your material? Information here will instruct you in what to do, to protect your work and get a copyright number and have it registered with the government of the United States.
Starbucks, the Coffee Beans and the Copyright Row That Cost Ethiopia £47m
Starbucks, the giant US coffee chain, has used its muscle to block an attempt by Ethiopia's farmers to copyright their most famous coffee bean types, denying them potential earnings of up to £47m a year, said Oxfam.
Starbucks, the Coffee Beans and the Copyright Row That Cost Ethiopia £47m
Starbucks, the giant US coffee chain, has used its muscle to block an attempt by Ethiopia's farmers to copyright their most famous coffee bean types, denying them potential earnings of up to £47m a year, said Oxfam.
Musicians and Copyrights – What You Need To Know
As musicians and songwriters, we’ve all wondered what it takes to protect our creative output from theft or plagiarism. That’s the point when copywriting our work becomes a concern. Why would anyone want their hard work to go to waste if we could somehow protect our creative property?
Designer Fights It Out Over Julius the Monkey
· Company taken to court for 'snatching profits' · Former partners accused of infringing copyright
Oscar Viewing Party Roundup, Copyright Awareness Week, NABOB's Communication Awards Dinner…
…ScreenBurn Beta Festival @ SXSW 2006, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction, TV Land Awards, Top March Dates. The items in this article are only a sampling of what is listed on the main news page. Many of the events above have a submission process for indie and/or performing artists to take part in and so are worth learning more about.
Writers Sue Google for Copyright Infringement
· Plan to build searchable library of books attacked · Company says digitisation will benefit authors.
Writers of Buena Vista Hits Were Paid With a Few Pesos and Rum, Court Hears
A court battle with Latin-American rhythms opened in London yesterday with two publishing companies clashing over the ownership of the copyright to music played by the Cuban band Buena Vista Social Club.
Now You Can Own a Smell: Disputed Scent is © Lancã´me
Chic Parisian parfumeur's landmark victory against similar Dutch fragrance could trigger landslide of copyright actions.
Lion Takes on Mouse in Copyright Row
Poverty-stricken descendants of enduring hit song's composer could make fortune from Disney.
Dmitry Goes to Washington
The jury in the trial of ElcomSoft in a federal court in San Jose, California, continued their deliberations throught December, 2002. They were asked to determine whether the Russian software development firm has knowingly and intentionally violated the much decried 1998 Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).
Going for the Record
The battle for music copyright will be lost - just as it was over video. Recently, a teenage relative looked at my CD collection with an incomprehension that suggested it was a prop from a sci-fi film.
Playboy Hits Aol With Internet Suit
Playboy Enterprises, the adult entertainment group, was given the go-ahead yesterday to sue internet service provider AOL for copyright infringement.
Mother Settles Piracy Case
American music industry officials have agreed to settle a copyright infringement lawsuit against a 12-year-old New York girl for $2,000 (£1,258). The announcement of the settlement came a day after the Manhattan schoolgirl, Brianna LaHara, was identified in the US media as a target...
Only God Created It
Let us compare what man has created to that of God's creation: excerpt "Forged by Fire, Tempered In the Word" copyright 1974 Bonita M Quesinberry~~ performed to music at Maplewood Baptist Church, Ft Worth, Texas Jan 1974
Germany's Copyright Levy
Based on the recommendation of its Patent Office and following fierce lobbying by VG Wort, an association of German composers, authors and publishers, Germany is poised to enforce a three years old law and impose a copyright levy of $13 plus 16 percent in value added tax per new computer sold in the country.
US Firms Strike Internet Copyright Deal
The leading trade associations for America's music and technology industries have negotiated a landmark compromise over copyright for internet downloads of music and films. The agreement attempts to head off government intervention in the rising debate over what consumers can do with...
Blow to US digital piracy laws
The US government's copyright piracy legislation suffered an embarrassing blow when a court acquitted a Russian software company from criminal charges under the law.
Long history of hardship among artists
The Jackson-Sharpton campaign draws its political force from a long history of racism in the US music business, most famously involving postwar blues singers such as Howlin' Wolf and John Lee Hooker, who were prevailed upon to sign contracts surrendering their copyright and almost any profits.
Copyright Case Threatens Disney
Walt Disney could lose copyright over Mickey Mouse in as little as two years after the US supreme court agreed to hear the arguments for overturning existing rules. The case, which will not be heard until at least October, could prove devastating for Disney. Copyrights on other big...
Being John Malkovich
It would seem that property rights pertaining to human bodies are fairly restricted. We have no right to sell our kidneys, for instance. Or to destroy our body through the use of drugs. Or to commit an abortion at will. Yet, the law does recognize and strives to enforce copyrights, patents and other forms of intellectual property rights.
Copyright Control Services To Provide Anti-Piracy Operations
Copyright Control Services To Provide Anti-Piracy Operations For The International Olympic Committee & Sydney 2000 Olympic Games