intellectual property Archives

Monkeys can’t own selfies—but what about paintings?

Noted French impressionist Claude Mon-key might have something to say about this.

On Aug 6, 2014 by Aaron Sankin

Capcom opens itself to corporate takeover

The famed developer just opened up the real possibility of another company taking control of their most popular intellectual properties.

On Jun 18, 2014 by Jared Wynne

Business

Mormon dating site sued by Mormon church in trademark dispute

The digital civil rights group claims the church is being overly aggressive in asserting its trademark of the word 'Mormon.'

On Jun 4, 2014 by Tim Sampson

Internet Culture

The real reason the U.S. is indicting Chinese hackers

Stealing secrets from U.S. companies isn’t an act of strength or even clever sleuthing: it’s an act of fear.

On May 22, 2014 by Gillian Branstetter

Internet Culture

‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ is finally becoming an ebook

Coming soon to a Kindle near you.

On Apr 28, 2014 by Miles Klee

Streaming

’12 Years a Slave’ won Best Picture—and now everyone’s pirating it

Success has its price.

On Mar 4, 2014 by Miles Klee

Streaming

Settlement money from banks will fund New York City’s new anti-cybercrime unit

It's the circle of life.

On Nov 19, 2013 by Miles Klee

IRL

Twitter faces patent challenge from IBM with IPO looming

Twitter has revealed that IBM accused it of infringing 3 patents.

On Nov 5, 2013 by Tim Sampson

Business

What is TPP? Biggest global threat to the Internet since ACTA

Here's what you need to know about the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement, which is currently being negotiated in Lima, Peru.

On May 17, 2013 by [email protected]

Internet Culture

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

Tech

Kickstarter’s growing problem with intellectual property

Three Kickstarter projects have run into copyright, trademark or patent issues in as many months, but the site continues to leave such disputes up to project creators themselves.

On Jan 15, 2013 by Fidel Martinez

Internet Culture

Sen. Ron Wyden on the problems with the Trans-Pacific Partnership

One of the U.S. Senate's strongest advocates for Internet freedom says the TPP is his biggest concern.

On Sep 19, 2012 by Kevin Collier

Tech

German Pirate Party member stops people from pirating her book

Critics suggest Julia Schramm is using the tactics she writes against to sell her book.

On Sep 19, 2012 by Michelle Jaworski

Internet Culture

MPAA president supports GOP platform on Internet rights

The Republican party has found an unlikely ally in Chris Dodd.

On Aug 31, 2012 by Kevin Collier

Tech

Reddit defends developer who had game stolen by Chinese company

The developer of an online RPG called Cloudstone took to Reddit when a Chinese company copied his source code.

On Aug 17, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III

Streaming

intellectual property

Monkeys can’t own selfies—but what about paintings?

Capcom opens itself to corporate takeover

Mormon dating site sued by Mormon church in trademark dispute

The real reason the U.S. is indicting Chinese hackers

‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ is finally becoming an ebook

’12 Years a Slave’ won Best Picture—and now everyone’s pirating it

Settlement money from banks will fund New York City’s new anti-cybercrime unit

Twitter faces patent challenge from IBM with IPO looming

What is TPP? Biggest global threat to the Internet since ACTA

Senator calls for U.S. to hire copyright ambassador

Kickstarter’s growing problem with intellectual property

Sen. Ron Wyden on the problems with the Trans-Pacific Partnership

German Pirate Party member stops people from pirating her book

MPAA president supports GOP platform on Internet rights

Reddit defends developer who had game stolen by Chinese company

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