Hitler’s DMCA Takedown Rant Gets Taken Down
In an attempt to protect their rights, Constantin Film has send out requests to take down all “Hitler rant” clips featuring a short clip from their movie Der Untergang.
Archive for the ‘Copyright’ Category
Using WiFI to Infringe Copyright – The Moral Dilemma
Untold thousands of people either leave their WiFi networks open or have no idea how to secure them. Inevitably this means they can be used to share illicit files. But what happens when the owner of the network gets blamed for infringing copyright?
Church and Hollywood Fight Over 2012 Statue Copyright
Brazil’s Catholic Church is suing Columbia Pictures for including images of the huge statue of Christ in Rio de Janeiro in their movie 2012. Copyright common sense strikes again…..
Open Source Software Turns Countries Into Pirate Havens
Many governments are promoting the use of free and Open Source software, a move that stings the US pro-copyright lobby. In a recommendation to the US Trade Representative, lobbyists have now asked to put countries that promote Open Source software on a watchlist of capitalist enemies.
MPA vs.Newzbin High Court Usenet Case Adjourned
After an unusual week of events in London’s High Court, the movie studios vs. Newzbin case has been adjourned for 2 weeks while the Usenet indexer hires more lawyers.
Newzbin Copyright Infringement Case Updates
There’s very little information coming out of the High Court case between Usenet indexing site Newzbin and their opponents from the MPA. A couple of updates on the Newzbin site point to a somewhat confused situation.
ISP Stops Suspending Accounts On Copyright Accusations
Following iiNet’s huge win over anti-piracy group AFACT, Aussie ISP Exetel has taken steps to soften its copyright infringement notice procedures and will no longer suspend accounts on mere accusations.
Movie Piracy Complaints Shut Down Entire Market
After constant complaints from the MPAA-funded Federation Against Copyright Theft over the sale of pirate movies by traders, a council in the UK has taken the decision to shut down an entire city market.
Google Deletes Aboriginal Flag After Copyright Dispute
An 11 year-old “Doodle 4 Google” winner has seen her artwork changed by the search giant after the Aboriginal flag it features was the subject of a copyright claim by its creator.
French To Start Chasing File-Sharers “In the Spring”
France’s culture minister confirmed Friday that the chasing of file-sharers will begin in the spring. Those caught will be subjected to the much-touted “3 strikes” regime.
UFC Hits Bar With $640,000 Lawsuit
After announcing the beginning of a legal campaign against sites who offer unauthorized streams of their events – and users who download them – the UFC have hit a bar owner with a $640,000 lawsuit
Rapist Lawmaker ‘Copyrights’ Name To Gag Press
Former lawmaker Ted Alvin Klaudt, who was previously convicted of raping his two foster daughters, has sent copyright threats to news outlets in an attempt to ban them from repeating his name. Ted Alvin Klaudt wants $500,000 per infringement
Single Movie Download Forces Wi-Fi Network Shutdown
A free Wi-Fi service said to be used by hundreds of people has been completely disabled after a complaint was made to the operating ISP by Sony Pictures.
Q&A: UK P2P – Lib Dem MP / Minister of State, BIS
A Liberal Democrat MP asked the Minister of State, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills several copyright related questions which received responses yesterday. They cover ’3 Strikes’, throttling and the impact of both.
