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Google wants to change copyright laws—and that’s a good thing

If Google doesn’t take over the world, Disney will.

On Apr 29, 2016 by Noah Berlatsky

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Game reviewer tricks companies into fighting each other over YouTube copyright

They can't take down his videos until they untangle this knot.

On Apr 28, 2016 by Jay Hathaway

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The legal battle over this monkey’s selfie is far from over

PETA says the monkey deserves intellectual property rights.

On Mar 21, 2016 by Cynthia McKelvey

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YouTube creators want changes to copyright rules knocking their videos offline

It all started with a dancing baby.

On Feb 22, 2016 by Rae Votta

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Lauren Conrad is being sued over two pics of dogs surfing

Here's what she should have done instead.

On Feb 5, 2016 by Josh Katzowitz

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In the Fine Bros. trademark battle, words matter

Do the Fine Brothers’ lawyers even understand YouTube?

On Feb 1, 2016 by Heidi Tandy

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New Zealand says U.S. can extradite alleged piracy mastermind Kim Dotcom

This doesn't bode well for Dotcom, one of the United States' top Internet-piracy targets.

On Dec 23, 2015 by Kevin Collier

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Radiohead gave its blessing to this epic ‘Creep’ cover by Prince

After 7 years, you can finally watch the performance.

On Dec 8, 2015 by Christine Friar

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Here’s what the Internet hates about the TPP trade deal

The 'biggest trade deal you've never heard of' is knocking at the door. What will it mean for your Internet use?

On Nov 10, 2015 by Kevin Collier

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Full text of the controversial TPP trade deal released

Clocking in at 30 chapters, who's ready to read it?

On Nov 5, 2015 by Kevin Collier

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It’s now legal to hack your car and your smart TV

The updates to a major copyright law only last for three years, at which point they may be renewed.

On Oct 27, 2015 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Google wins decade-long copyright case over book-digitization project

The Author's Guild, which brought the lawsuit, says it will ask the Supreme Court to weigh in.

On Oct 16, 2015 by Kevin Collier

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You can now use the Pentagon’s 11,000 Flickr photos however you want

Flickr changed the DoD's photographs to 'public domain' over the weekend.

On Oct 12, 2015 by Dell Cameron

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The controversial TPP trade deal, explained

And what's up with that 'fast track' gizmo?

On Oct 5, 2015 by Kevin Collier

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‘Happy Birthday to You’ is finally free from its copyright shackles

A decision 80 years in the making.

On Sep 23, 2015 by Josh Katzowitz