copyright law
Europe Endorses New Law That Will Change the Internet
"This is a disastrous result for the protection of our fundamental rights," said MEP Marietje Schaake.
Photo Taken from the Internet Was Fair Use, Judge Says
Judge Hilton said Violent Hues' use of the snap was simply to the "provide festival attendees with information regarding the local area."
What If 'Star Trek' Were Free?
'Star Trek' has been at the center of many copyright disputes, well before the Axanar trial. But what if 'Star Trek' was instead at the heart of intellectual property law reform?
The Steely Dan Legal Drama
Why is Donald Fagen beefing with Walter Becker's estate? A copyright expert explains 2017's most depressing music feud.
New Zealand Court hears Eminem's Lose Yourself for case
The party used a tune titled "Eminem Esque" in an campaign ad in 2014.
You Shouldn't Have to Pay Warner Music to Sing 'Happy Birthday'
The fashion and perfume industries thrive without patent protection. Why not music?
Marvin Gaye Lawyer Wants to Stop Sales of Blurred Lines
Gaye family lawyer wants "an injunction prohibiting the further sale and distribution of 'Blurred Lines.'"
Your Favorite Band Plagiarized More Than Blurred Lines
There are so many good reasons to hate "Blurred Lines," but plagiarism is not one of them.
The Art of the Steal: Copyright in Retreat
Americans had a long tradition of stealing copyright—until they had content they needed to protect.
Celebrity Nude Leakers 4chan Pretend to Get Serious About Copyrights
4chan adopts a nearly toothless copyright policy
Wikimedia Says When a Monkey Takes a Selfie, No One Owns It
Who owns the copyright of a monkey's self-portrait? Wikimedia says no one does, but lawyers and photographers disagree
Colombian Student Facing Prison for Sharing Research Paper Online
"I'm disconcerted that this activity I did for academic purposes may be considered a crime, turning me into a 'criminal.'"
