Tag: Copyright

Illegally uploaded full-length movies pop up again on YouTube

Illegally uploaded full-length movies pop up again on YouTube

February 7, 2013

It was a problem that had been solved for all intents and purposes years ago when YouTube put the power...

Monkey see, monkey sue? Or, can a monkey hold a copyright?

Monkey see, monkey sue? Or, can a monkey hold a copyright?

July 13, 2011

Remember the amazing self-portrait of the monkey that was making the rounds the other week?The Cliff's Notes background:A photographer, David...

Serves them right: Righthaven (aka MegaCopyrightTroll) loses own domain

Serves them right: Righthaven (aka MegaCopyrightTroll) loses own domain

April 24, 2011

When the tables turn, comedy often ensues. Such is the ironic case of Righthaven.com, the "copyright troll" that attempts to...

Doh! Anti-PSP Law Firm’s Website Is A Rip Off

Doh! Anti-PSP Law Firm’s Website Is A Rip Off

August 1, 2010

Nobody likes the companies the RIAA and MPAA are using to chase Peer-To-Peer file sharers, but I was particularly tickled...

“The DMCA Says WHAT? It’s Time to Fix That Nonsense.”

“The DMCA Says WHAT? It’s Time to Fix That Nonsense.”

July 26, 2010

Woah. This is big. You know how the DMCA says it's illegal to, say, crack the DRM on a DVD...

Spanish Government Officials Stealing Content On A Regular Basis

Spanish Government Officials Stealing Content On A Regular Basis

April 5, 2010

The Spanish government is quite unique as far as copyright laws are considered: it is completely legal to upload and...