Entries in 'copyright' (37)
Russia's vKontakte begins removing unlicensed copyrighted music
Russian website vKontakte has begun removing copyrighted music following requests from rightholders - a significant move following several lawsuits against ...
Lawsuit against Warner/Chappell claims 'Happy Birthday is public domain'
A lawsuit has been filed against Warner/Chappell claiming that the company has wrongfully asserted copyright ownership of Happy Birthday To ...
Five Grooveshark employees agree individual settlements in major label lawsuit
In an ongoing lawsuit with a number of major record labels, four of Grooveshark's former employees, plus another still at ...
Bill to 'modernise UK copyright' receives Royal Assent
The UK's Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill, which aims to 'modernise the UK's copyright regime' has received Royal Assent.
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Congress set for 'comprehensive' review of US copyright law
Congress is to carry out a ‘comprehensive review’ on US copyright law in order to determine “whether current laws are ...
Over 2,000 premium SoundCloud users demand copyright policy change
SoundCloud’s copyright policy has been met with complaints as almost 2,500 premium users say their activities are being limited by ...
Linked Content Coalition publishes EU online rights model
The Linked Content Coalition has today published a technical framework for the management and access of online rights information across ...
US ISPs launch six-strike system
Leading ISPs in the US have launched the Copyright Alert System with a five or six strike rule for copyright ...
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Tech trade body is 'attacking' songwriters - NMPA
The National Music Publishers’ Association has hit back at tech trade body the Consumer Electronics Association for an 'attack on ...
'Second-hand' digital music marketplace ReDigi to launch in Europe
US second-hand digital music marketplace ReDigi is preparing to launch in Europe and expand into areas including ebooks and video ...
Artists and managers 'disappointed' with copyright term extension proposals
Artists and managers have responded with disappointment to the Government’s copyright term extension proposals, which can be found here.
Sony releases Bob Dylan compilation to retain rights after new copyright laws
Sony Music has released a compilation of early Bob Dylan recordings titled The 50th Anniversary Collection in response to provisions ...
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Songwriters slam Government Copyright reforms
Business Secretary Vince Cable has announced Copyright reforms designed to bring ‘greater freedom’ to the use of content - but ...
UK Music adds support for Cable's new IP protection plans
UK Music has welcomedBusiness Secretary Vince Cable’s new plans to have the Intellectual Property Office more involved in the combat ...
US Copyright Office invites suggestions for changes to composition royalty system
The US Copyright Office is inviting responses to changes over the licence for mechanical royalties for compositions.
BPI welcomes Cable's new IP protection plans
The BPI has welcomed Business Secretary Vince Cable’s announcement of new plans to have the Intellectual Property Office more involved ...
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BPI threatens Pirate Party with legal action
The BPI has threatened the UK Pirate Party with legal action over a proxy website providing access to infamous file-sharing ...
BPI asks Pirate Party UK to end Pirate Bay support
The BPI has sent a letter to the Pirate Party UK requesting that it stops providing access to illegal file-sharing ...
7digital rallies music industry following $10m cash injection Gated Content
UK-based digital music service 7digital is relishing the opportunity to plunge $10m (£6.2m) worth of new investment into further growth, ...
Indian Music Industry petitions for strict takedown powers in piracy battle
The Indian Music Industry has filed a petition in support of India's IT Rules, which allow content to be taken down within 36 ...
China set for paid music sea change - report
A number of major Chinese websites currently offering musical content for free are planning to set up pay systems early ...
France's Hadopi hit by €2m budget cut
France’s Hadopi commission, tasked with enforcing the country’s anti-piracy regime, has had its budget cut by €2 million.
Irish ISP denies Pirate Bay block reports
Irish internet service provider UPC has reaffirmed its position to refuse voluntary blocking of The Pirate Bay, despite reports that ...
IFPI urges fresh approach to IP in Russia
The IFPI has urged Russia to change its approach to intellectual property – focusing on government action and the behavior ...
Online Copyright Alert System set for US within weeks
Copyright alert notifications from US ISPs will start to pop up on peer-to-peer networks within the coming weeks.
