New broadcasting treaty makes progress at WIPO

New broadcasting treaty makes progress at WIPO
Reuters.com, publication date: 22 November 2004
"Piracy is one thing on which states agree on the need to act, with some developing countries, led by Brazil, Argentina, India and Egypt, seeking to limit the scope of the treaty largely to that issue.

Their stance is backed by many activist organizations, which question whether the broadcasters need any further protection than that already given them by international copyright and other existing forms of intellectual property protection."

Senate passes scaled-back copyright measure

Senate passes scaled-back copyright measure
Reuters
CNET News.com, publication date: 22 November 2004
"Left out were several more controversial measures that would criminalize the actions of millions of U.S. Internet users who copy music and movies for free over peer-to-peer networks like Kazaa."

File sharing integrated with Thefacebook.com

File sharing integrated with Thefacebook.com
by JENNY ALLEN
The Stanford Daily, publication date: 22 November 2004
"Wirehog, a file-sharing computer application that is integrated with Thefacebook.com, was released to Stanford users last week. The program allows users to share and transfer documents, movies and music over the Internet. But some are concerned about copyright infringement when using this service."

In the Copyright Wars, This Scholar Sides With the Anarchists

In the Copyright Wars, This Scholar Sides With the Anarchists
by SCOTT CARLSON
The Chronicle of Higher Education, publication date: 19 November 2004
"'I resent a legal system that makes it too difficult and too expensive for creators to play around with the culture,' says Mr. Vaidhyanathan, an assistant professor of culture and communication at New York University. 'I resent the fact that copyrights last so long that things that should be free and convenient to use are locked down and lost forever.'"

Recording companies sue 761 more computer users for swapping music

Recording companies sue 761 more computer users for swapping music
Associated Press
The San Francisco Chronicle, publication date: 19 November 2004
"The latest batch of lawsuits on Thursday also targeted 25 computer users suspected of swapping songs over university networks, according to the Recording Industry Association of America, a trade group for the largest music companies."

'Music Is Not a Loaf of Bread'

'Music Is Not a Loaf of Bread'
by XENI JARDIN
Wired, publication date: 15 November 2004
"By conventional industry logic, file sharing hurts the odds for commercial success. Wilco front man Jeff Tweedy disagrees."
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"'What if there was a movement to shut down libraries because book publishers and authors were up in arms over the idea that people are reading books for free? It would send a message that books are only for the elite who can afford them.'"

Political Speeches and the Public Domain

Political Speeches and the Public Domain
by NEDA ULABY
National Public Radio, publication date: 10 November 2004

EU to monitor anti-piracy efforts

EU to monitor anti-piracy efforts
by MANUALA SARAGOSA
BBC News, publication date: 10 November 2004
"The European Commission is to start monitoring China, Ukraine and Russia to check they are making genuine efforts to stop the production of pirated goods."

Film Group Said to Plan Suits Aimed at Illegal File Sharing

Film Group Said to Plan Suits Aimed at Illegal File Sharing subscription required
by LAURA M. HOLSON
The New York Times, publication date: 04 November 2004
"The trade group that represents Hollywood's major motion picture studios is expected to announce on Thursday that it intends to file as many as 230 lawsuits in coming weeks against individuals who have illegally shared copyrighted movie files over the Internet, according to two people involved in the proceedings."

Hotspot Operators Face New Patent Fee Demand

Hotspot Operators Face New Patent Fee Demand
by NANCY GOHRING
Wi-Fi Networking News, publication date: 05 October 2004
"A patent-buying firm has told hotspot operators that royalties are due for gateway page redirection: Last week, hotspot operators told Wi-Fi Networking News, they began receiving hefty packets from Acacia Technologies describing the company's patent rights that it contends cover gateway page redirection used by many hotspot operators. "

Hotspot Operators Face New Patent Fee Demand

Hotspot Operators Face New Patent Fee Demand
by NANCY GOHRING
Wi-Fi Networking News, publication date: 05 October 2004
"A patent-buying firm has told hotspot operators that royalties are due for gateway page redirection: Last week, hotspot operators told Wi-Fi Networking News, they began receiving hefty packets from Acacia Technologies describing the company's patent rights that it contends cover gateway page redirection used by many hotspot operators. "

Hotspot Operators Face New Patent Fee Demand

Hotspot Operators Face New Patent Fee Demand
by NANCY GOHRING
Wi-Fi Networking News, publication date: 05 October 2004
"A patent-buying firm has told hotspot operators that royalties are due for gateway page redirection: Last week, hotspot operators told Wi-Fi Networking News, they began receiving hefty packets from Acacia Technologies describing the company's patent rights that it contends cover gateway page redirection used by many hotspot operators. "

Hotspot Operators Face New Patent Fee Demand

Hotspot Operators Face New Patent Fee Demand
by NANCY GOHRING
Wi-Fi Networking News, publication date: 05 October 2004
"A patent-buying firm has told hotspot operators that royalties are due for gateway page redirection: Last week, hotspot operators told Wi-Fi Networking News, they began receiving hefty packets from Acacia Technologies describing the company's patent rights that it contends cover gateway page redirection used by many hotspot operators. "