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Copyright Summit Coming to Washington
An exciting-looking public policy event, June 9-10.
EC Commissioners Propose Pan-European Content Licensing
A step towards removing barriers to innovation in European digital content services.
European Union Votes to Extend Copyright Term
The decision will extend the term of copyright in sound recordings in EU member states from 50 to 70 years.
UK Digital Rights Agency Likely to End Up on the Cutting Room Floor
By Bill Jones It appears that the recently touted creation of a Rights Agency in the UK is unlikely to make it to the final Digital Britain Report i.e. the idea and recommendation will be dropped. Lord Carter has suggested that the concept has apparently met much opposition; the main one being that the creation of […]
HADOPI Bill Fails in French Parliament
The “three strikes, you’re out” antipiracy law in France is dealt a setback in parliament.
Proposals to Change Rights Management in Britain. Where Will It End Up?
The UK Government looks into the idea of a Digital Rights Agency.
The FTC’s DRM Town Hall
The Federal Trade Commission holds a conference on consumer disclosure of DRM features in digital content products and services.
FTC to Address Consumer Disclosure on DRM
The Federal Trade Commission will be holding a workshop on DRM at the University of Washington Law School in Seattle on Wednesday, March 25. The main purpose of the conference will be to inform the FTC on possible actions it could take to mandate disclosure of information about digital content rights to consumers — rather […]
More on Google’s Publishing Settlement
Interest keeps growing among the publishing industry in its litigation settlement with Google. I will be moderating the keynote panel on this subject for the book track at Publishing Business Expo on Tuesday, March 24 in NYC. This panel will be particularly exciting because the speakers will be primary representatives of the three constituencies […]
Digital Britain Report Calls for ISP Antipiracy Levy
A misguided proposal for redirecting antipiracy economics in the UK.
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