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etc: Facebook and Google are being sued by Winksite in a case of alleged mobile social networking patent infringement.
Facebook and Google are being sued by Winksite in a case of alleged mobile social networking patent infringement. Read More: Winksite , Mashable , USPTO Read the comments on this post
Continue reading »LibDems score copyright coup
Blocking by network address extended, after Lords hijack Mandybill The LibDems’ surprise amendment to strengthen UK courts’ powers over digital copyright infringement passed late last night, despite Labour and Tory opposition, replacing the government’s original, preferred proposal in the Digital Economy Bill.…
Continue reading »etc: A New York resident faces five years in prison after pleading guilty to criminal copyright infringement for selling pirated software.
A New York resident faces five years in prison after pleading guilty to criminal copyright infringement for selling pirated software. Read More: PC World
Continue reading »Studios continue battle with Australian ISPs, appeal ruling
Thirty-four movie studios today appealed a crucial Australian ruling which found that ISPs have no obligation to act on letters that allege copyright infringement by subscribers. iiNet, the third-largest ISP in Australia, received tens of thousands of such notices, but its policy was to treat them all as mere allegations until a judge had ruled that “infringement” actually took place. Disconnecting or otherwise sanctioning its own customers without this judicial oversight would essentially make the ISP a copyright cop—a notoriously tough job, and one that was outside the company’s realm of expertise.
Continue reading »Missouri Man Gets 2yr Prison Term for “Dark Knight” Cam
Drew MPAA investigator sting suspicions for wearing heavy winter coat in July, was confronted after movie whereby then camera was seized and police notified. Robert L. Henderson, 42yo, of Grandview, Mo.
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