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Forbes: Is Ad Blocking the New Piracy?
My latest column in Forbes takes the Apple’s decision to add ad-blocking primitives to iOS 9 as an occasion to look at the fast-growing phenomenon blocking ads in web browsers, and specifically to compare it to online copyright infringement. Both developments lead to revenue losses for content publishers. Both are occasioned by technological tools that […]
Ninth Circuit Calls for Takedown Notices to Address Fair Use
This past Monday’s ruling from the Ninth Circuit Appeals Court in Lenz v. Universal Music Group, a/k/a the Dancing Baby Video case, is being hailed as an important one in establishing the role of fair use in the online world. The case involved a common enough occurrence: a homemade video clip of someone’s child, with music (Prince’s “Let’s […]
European Commission Issues Communication on Digital Single Market
The EC focuses on cross-border licensing and copyright safe harbors for online service providers.
Improving Copyright’s Public Image
Prof. Peter Menell says that copyright needs an image rehabilitation in order to survive in the digital age.
Mobile Phone Unlocking Legislation Leads to Renewed Interest in DMCA 1201 Reform
Yet another attempt at weakening DMCA 1201. What effects would such legislation have?
Copyright and Technology London 2014: Registration Open; Panel Change
Earlybird registration price valid through August 8. Also, an unexpected development in the Aereo litigation after a Supreme Court setback.
Supreme Court’s Aereo Decision Clouds the Future
Justice Breyer’s opinion gives broadcast networks a short term victory, but it doesn’t help them in the long term as technology continues to evolve.
Copyright Alert System Releases First Year Results
Comparison of data from the US Copyright Alert System with HADOPI in France suggests that the threat of fines and Internet service suspensions does deter online file-sharing.
UK ISPs to Implement “Educational” Graduated Response System
Does a system for monitoring ISP users’ illegal downloads need to be punitive to be effective?
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