U.S. Copyright Groups Are Concerned About Russia’s Handling of Online Piracy
Following Russia’s invasion of neighboring Ukraine in February, life in both countries has changed. While Ukrainians fight for their freedom,…
Following Russia’s invasion of neighboring Ukraine in February, life in both countries has changed. While Ukrainians fight for their freedom,…
When the Google-sponsored Open Handset Alliance launched its Android operating system, few could’ve predicted its future role in the piracy…
There are plenty of options for copyright holders to frustrate the operations of pirate sites, but one of the most…
At the end of 2020, US Congress passed new legislation that officially introduced a “small claims” process for copyright disputes….
When Congress passed the Digital Millennium Copyright Act in 1998, section 1201 outlawed circumvention of technological protection measures controlling access…
The United States is actively exploring options to update copyright law to bring it into line with the current online…
For several years, U.S. lawmakers have considered options to update the DMCA so it can more effectively deal with today’s…
Following the example set by United States, the EU started publishing its very own piracy watchlist in 2018. The biannual…
Since February 24, 2022, Russia’s troops have poured death and destruction on Ukraine. There are no obvious signs to suggest…
Over the past decades, copyright protection terms have gradually been extended all around the world. In the United States, copyrights…
Over the years, copyright holders have tried a multitude of measures to curb online piracy, with varying levels of success….
For many years, U.S. lawmakers have considered options to update the DMCA so it can more effectively deal with today’s…
The Office of the United States Trade Representative has just released its 2022 Special 301 Report detailing the state of…
In recent years the European Commission has proposed and adopted various legislative changes to help combat online piracy. This includes…
By now it’s hardly breaking news that for a small monthly fee, people can subscribe to pirate IPTV services supplying…
Following the example of the United States, the EU started publishing its very own piracy watchlist a few years ago….
For years, U.S. lawmakers have considered options to update the DMCA so it can more effectively deal with today’s online…
After more than two weeks, news and images of the Russian invasion of Ukraine continue to shock the world. The…
In its yearly “Out-of-Cycle Review of Notorious Markets”, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) lists a few dozen websites said…
Late 2020, Senator Thom Tillis released a discussion draft of the “Digital Copyright Act” (DCA), which aims to be a…
Piracy is a global phenomenon but some countries have better enforcement options than others when it comes to dealing with…
Last month the European Parliament voted on the final text of the Digital Services Act and it was approved by…
In recent years the European Commission has proposed and adopted various legislative changes to help combat online piracy. This includes…
When the Swedish Pirate Party was founded in early 2006, the majority of the mainstream press was skeptical, with some…
A year ago, Senator Thom Tillis released a discussion draft of the “Digital Copyright Act” (DCA) a potential successor to…
While there are plenty of stories of people hitting the proverbial jackpot when gambling, there are many more tales of…
In an effort to keep up with a rapidly changing online environment, the European Commission has adopted various legislative changes…
Many people see optional anonymity as a key feature of the Internet but increasingly there are calls for stricter identity…
The Entertainment Law Institute and the Sports and Entertainment Law Society (SELI) at the University of New Hampshire recently hosted…
Every year, major copyright industry groups compile their lists of the most notorious pirate sites, which are publicly reported to…
Section 1201 of the DMCA prohibits the circumvention of copyright controls without permission. This legal restriction prevents the general public…
Earlier this month, several copyright holder groups sent their annual “Notorious Markets” recommendations to the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR). The…
Last week, Hollywood’s Motion Picture Association (MPA) shared its annual overview of “notorious markets” with the US Trade Representative (USTR)….
In response to a request from the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR), the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) has…
In recent years the European Commission has proposed and adopted various legislative changes to help combat online piracy. This includes…
Over the past several years, Russia has introduced various anti-piracy laws and regulations. Pirate sites can be blocked through court…
The American copyright industry generates billions of dollars in annual revenue and is generally seen as one of the primary…
Under US law, online service providers need to respond to takedown notices. In addition, they have to implement a meaningful…
Back in 2016, the European Commission announced plans to amend EU copyright law to better meet emerging challenges on the…
The American copyright industry generates billions of dollars in annual revenue and is generally seen as one of the primary…
Over the past several years, Russia has introduced various anti-piracy laws and regulations that focus on the role of online…
In 2019 the European Parliament adopted the new Copyright Directive that aims to modernize how copyright is protected in the…