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New US law strengthens intellectual property enforcement regime

A new law has been created in the US which toughens penalties for infringements of intellectual property law. The law will also create an intellectual property (IP) enforcement co-ordinator

Wed, 15 Oct., 2008| Posted in Legal IT| Section: Technology

Red Bull wins redbullsucks.com from energy drink rival

A man who owned the domain name redbullsucks.com has been ordered to hand it over to Red Bull, the energy drink company

Tue, 22 April, 2008| Posted in Legal IT| Section: Technology

Commission consultation: the need for pan-European copyright licences

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Fri, 11 Jan., 2008| Posted in Legal IT| Section: Security

US consumer agency issues ad-tracking guidelines

US consumer protection body the Federal Trade Commission has backed a tightening of rules on internet advertising and the use of personal information.

Wed, 09 Jan., 2008| Posted in Legal IT| Section: Security

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Apple lowers UK prices but might cut catalogue

Apple will lower its prices for music downloads in the UK following pressure from consumer lobby group Which? to the European Commission.

Wed, 09 Jan., 2008| Posted in Legal IT| Section: Security

Major internet radio station switches off UK

Internet radio station Pandora will stop broadcasting to the UK next week after failing to reach a deal with music rights holders.

Tue, 08 Jan., 2008| Posted in Legal IT| Section: Security

Pirate Bay files criminal complaint against media giants

A file-sharing website at the centre of a music and film piracy storm has filed a criminal complaint in Sweden against the biggest corporate names in entertainment, claiming sabotage, hacking and spamming.

Thu, 27 Sept., 2007| Posted in Legal IT| Section: Security

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Lawsuit over Virgin Mobile's use of Flickr girl blames Creative Commons

Virgin Mobile is being sued by woman who says that a photo of her daughter was taken from a photo-sharing site and used in an ad campaign without permission. The photographer is also suing, claiming he was not warned that his photo could be used in ads.

Wed, 26 Sept., 2007| Posted in Legal IT| Section: Security

Revolutionary label to focus on streaming as downloads falter

A record label which uses Creative Commons licences and allows consumers to choose how much they pay for music is focusing on streaming music because its downloading business has dipped dramatically.

Wed, 19 Sept., 2007| Posted in Legal IT| Section: Security

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