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Finnish anti-piracy group in trouble for copying Pirate Bay

The Finnish anti-piracy group famous for seizing a child's Winnie the Pooh laptop is facing a lawsuit for copying the The Pirate Bay's site design.

On Feb 14, 2013 by Kevin Collier

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How international trade agreements threaten our Internet: A primer

Everything you need to know about how governments create harmful copyright policies with international trade agreements. Because the Internet as we know it is in danger. 

On Feb 11, 2013 by [email protected]

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Copyright monitoring firm flags HBO.com for pirating HBO content

HBO was accused of pirating its own shows due to a mistake by MarkMonitor, the monitoring firm that will power the U.S. Copyright Alerts System.

On Feb 4, 2013 by Kevin Collier

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Maryland school board proposal would copyright student papers

The Prince George's County, Md. school board is considering a proposal to take ownership of everything students and teachers create.

On Feb 4, 2013 by Kevin Collier

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New Zealand copyright group spent $250,000 to fine pirate $616

The Recording Industry Association of New Zealand has spent $250,000 sending out notices to suspected music pirates. So far, they've recouped a single $616 fine.

On Feb 4, 2013 by Kevin Collier

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Jonathan Coulton fans bombard “Glee” with 1-star iTunes reviews

For fans of nerd-rocker Coulton, the fight against the show that stole his song isn't over yet.

On Jan 31, 2013 by Michelle Jaworski

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Former RIAA vice president promoted to key government copyright job

The U.S. Copyright Office ties to Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) just got a lot stronger.

On Jan 31, 2013 by Kevin Collier

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New Zealand woman fined $616 for pirating Rihanna

The woman is the first to be fined for illegal downloading under New Zealand's "Three Strikes" law.

On Jan 30, 2013 by Kevin Collier

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3 unintended effects of the Copyright Alerts System

The so-called "six strikes" policy could make your local coffeeshop a hotbed for piracy and effectively kill the Open Wireless Movement. 

On Jan 28, 2013 by Kevin Collier

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Google report reveals how U.S. government obtains users’ data

Google's latest transparency report breaks down government information requests by method, showing how many subpoenas and search warrants have been filed to get access to Google users' information.

On Jan 23, 2013 by Curt Hopkins

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Finland is crowdsourcing its new copyright law

Internet activists in Finland, upset with the country's strict copyright laws, are ready to take advantage of the country's promise to vote on any citizen-proposed bill that reaches 50,000 signatures.

On Jan 23, 2013 by Kevin Collier

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Did “Glee” rip off Jonathan Coulton’s “Baby Got Back” cover?

Baby got potential copyright infringement issues.

On Jan 18, 2013 by Michelle Jaworski

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Leaked: Exactly how Verizon will punish you under “6 Strikes”

A leaked Verizon document lays out the consequences alleged pirates will face under the Copyright Alerts System, due to be implemented this year by all major U.S. Internet providers.

On Jan 11, 2013 by Kevin Collier

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German royalties agency breaks off talks with YouTube

Several music videos will remain blocked in Germany, because YouTube and German agency GEMA have been unable to reach an agreement on royalty rates for artists.

On Jan 11, 2013 by Chase Hoffberger

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“Buffy vs. Edward” back on YouTube after 3-month legal battle

The creator of the video had to defeat two different copyright claims from LionsGate to show that his Buffy and Twilight mashup was fair use.

On Jan 11, 2013 by Kevin Collier