The trouble with SOPA: Why Internet companies oppose it
The SOPA bill and it's sister bill PIPA have caused the entire Internet community to come out and protest against the law. Here are key facts about the bill. The post The trouble with SOPA: Why...
View ArticleUS lawmakers withdraw support for SOPA
The blackout of Wikipedia and other websites protesting against SOPA and PIPA, have prompted eight US lawmakers withdraw their support for the laws. The post US lawmakers withdraw support for SOPA...
View ArticleAnonymous bring down FBI site for shutting Megaupload
The news of Megaupload's shutdown seemed to bring retaliation from hackers who claimed credit for attacking the Justice Department's website. The post Anonymous bring down FBI site for shutting...
View ArticleRather than build, Megaupload shutdown undermines SOPA’s case
A jaw-dropping list of expensive cars and electronics, attempts at revenge by Anonymous, and wild conspiracy theories make the Megaupload copyright infringement allegations a riveting case. The post...
View ArticleKill Bill: SOPA withdrawn for now
Silicon Valley won round one against Hollywood, as the controverisal SOPA and PIPA bills were indefinitely postponed by Congress. The post Kill Bill: SOPA withdrawn for now appeared first on Firstpost.
View ArticleAnti-piracy crackdown: NZ police raid Megaupload founder’s mansion
New Zealand police raided several homes and businesses linked to the founder of Megaupload.com, a giant Internet file-sharing site shut down by US authorities. The post Anti-piracy crackdown: NZ police...
View ArticleUS judge dismisses Viacom’s $1bn copyright suit against YouTube
The US District Court Judge ruled that Viacom never proved YouTube was aware of thousands of videos Viacom said were stolen from its TV networks The post US judge dismisses Viacom’s $1bn copyright suit...
View ArticleCourt dismisses copyright complaint against Jolly LLB movie’s director
A Delhi court has dismissed a complaint seeking lodging of an FIR against the director and producer of movie 'Jolly LLB' for allegedly infringing copyright of an author of poems on a similar concept...
View ArticleHow much does Samsung owe Apple? Jury wants calculators!
Apple Inc. is demanding $380 million. Samsung counters that it only owes $52 million for using features such as "pinch-to-zoom" in the 13 older-generation products. The post How much does Samsung owe...
View ArticleApple, Samsung agree to court mediation ahead of patent clash
Apple CEO Tim Cook and Samsung CEO Oh-Hyun Kwon will attend the session with in-house lawyers only, according to a Wednesday court filing. The post Apple, Samsung agree to court mediation ahead of...
View ArticleOracle Seeks New Trial Against SAP Over Downloads
Oracle rejected a potential $272 million award against SAP AG over copyright infringement allegations, opting for a new trial instead. The post Oracle Seeks New Trial Against SAP Over Downloads...
View ArticleOracle To Appeal U.S. Copyright Damages Case: SAP
Oracle has launched an appeal on a five-year long court case that could see SAP pay millions more in damages over copyright infringement. The post Oracle To Appeal U.S. Copyright Damages Case: SAP...
View ArticleNo stay on ‘Fan’; court asks Shah Rukh Khan, Yash Raj Films to respond to...
The Bombay High Court refused to stay the release of Shah Rukh Khan-starrer film Fan following a suit filed by a writer alleging copyright infringement The post No stay on ‘Fan’; court asks Shah Rukh...
View ArticleJustin Bieber, Skrillex sued over ‘Sorry’, for copying ‘unique riff’ from...
Singer Casey Dienel has sued Justin Bieber for copyright infringement with his 2015 hit 'Sorry', which she claims is a copy of her song 'Ring The Bell' The post Justin Bieber, Skrillex sued over...
View ArticleThe Autobots vs Cars: Walt Disney sues Chinese companies over copyright...
Walt Disney Co has taken three Chinese firms to court over concerns local animation "The Autobots" copied elements from Disney's own hit movie "Cars", as the US firm looks to protect its drive into the...
View ArticleCopyright case: ITC gets relief, Delhi HC asks Britannia to stop selling its...
The injunction order passed by justice S. Muralidhar gave Britannia four weeks time to take out existing stocks The post Copyright case: ITC gets relief, Delhi HC asks Britannia to stop selling its...
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