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Movie studios don’t want you to know about their Google takedowns

Movie studios are trying to take down Google's list of copyright notices—by hitting it with a copyright notice.

On Apr 5, 2013 by Kevin Collier

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The new battleground for copyright is… Vine?

Should six-second clips be considered fair use?

On Apr 4, 2013 by [email protected]

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How porn trolls are abusing the Copyright Alert System

Porn production company (and copyright troll) Malibu Media is trying to get Verizon's list of Copyright Alert System violations, to use as evidence in its suit against accused porn pirates.

On Apr 3, 2013 by Kevin Collier

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Copyright trolls plead the 5th, p*** off judge

Prenda, likely the most notorious "copyright troll" law firm in the world, might have to pay for its silence.

On Apr 3, 2013 by Kevin Collier

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When Prince slaps you with a takedown request, you listen

Prince hit Twitter with a takedown request after some of his music appeared on the company's video-sharing community Vine.

On Apr 2, 2013 by Kris Holt

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How U.S. copyright law is holding back tech researchers

The DMCA's tight restrictions on circumventing copyright protection are keeping tech researchers from doing their jobs.

On Apr 2, 2013 by Aja Romano

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Judge makes crucial ruling on the value of “used” MP3s

The ruling threatens the very existence of startup ReDigi, which could owe Capitol Records millions in statutory damages.

On Apr 2, 2013 by Kevin Collier

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Craigslist bounty hunters are watching you pirate pay-per-view fights

Boxing fans: Don't you just hate it when your local bar shows the big fight? Don't you wish you could help shut them down? If so, there's a job opening for you.

On Mar 29, 2013 by Kevin Collier

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Court hits anti-copyright-troll website with censorship order

The notoriously litigious poet behind "The Dash" won a court order to have all comments about her removed from a website that fights "copyright trolls." Critics of the decision say it sets a dangerous precedent against free speech.

On Mar 27, 2013 by Kevin Collier

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Senator calls for U.S. to hire copyright ambassador

According to at least one prediction, though, the bill stands practically no chance of becoming law.

On Mar 27, 2013 by Kevin Collier

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InterActs tackles the problems with DMCA

InterActs, a series of roundtable discussions exploring digital creation, brings together  creators, fans, educators, and tech and legal experts to discuss the the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.

On Mar 25, 2013 by Aja Romano

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U.S. copyright chief wants to make streaming a felony

Streaming copyrighted content—as opposed to offering it for download—is currently a misdemeanor.

On Mar 21, 2013 by Kevin Collier

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“Copyright troll” law firm fails to show up to court

Attorneys from notorious "copyright troll" firm Prenda Law failed to show up for a date in federal court.

On Mar 12, 2013 by Kevin Collier

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Copyright trolls’ ploys fizzle right before trial

As the notorious "copyright trolls" affiliated with Prenda Law Firm gear up to appear before a judge to explain themselves, things are just not going their way.

On Mar 11, 2013 by Kevin Collier

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Russian candidate banned from election for using Twitter logo

Gennady Ufimtsev, a Russian city council candidate , has been disqualified from running for office just because he used the logos of a few social networks in a political ad.

On Mar 11, 2013 by Kevin Morris

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