Copyright
German Copyright Firm Plans to Out Porn Pirates
A German law firm on Sept. 1 plans to reveal the names of as many as 150,000 online users who allegedly traded porn through file-sharing networks.
FALA Jumps Into Another Porn Piracy Suit Over Copyright Issue
The First Amendment Lawyers Association has filed another amicus brief over the issue of porn and its copyright entitlements.
Copyright, Patent Reform Could Shape Adult Biz
Digital media companies are shifting business strategies in response to today’s market conditions, by pursuing pirates for profit, and by legally clubbing their competitive rivals.
Takedown Piracy Takes Top Spot on Google’s List of Copyright Infringement Reporters
Takedown Piracy reports that it is now Google's #1 reporter of copyright infringements.
Decision May Signal Change For Copyright Law
Earlier this month, the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rendered what may be a crucial decision for the future of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act in Viacom vs. YouTube. While the decision sent much of the case back to the New York trial court for more litigation, many portions of the 2nd Circuit’s decision, concerning the knowledge required to find copyright infringement, may have profound consequences for useruploaded sites like tube sites and file lockers, and those whose content ends up on them.
Analysis: Decision May Signal Change in Copyright Law
Earlier this month, the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rendered what may be a crucial decision for the future of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act in Viacom vs. Youtube.
ISPs to Begin Policing Copyright Infringement July 1
The record industry in July will start sending ISPs offending IP addresses for "graduated" responses in piracy cases.
$4M Default Judgment for Private in Copyright Suit
Private Media Group has been awarded $4 million in damages against the operators of adult tube site PornVisit.com in a default judgment.
Swiss Government Backs Off Additional Copyright Legislation
The Swiss government will not be implementing additional copyright infringement legislation, saying that consumers who pirate content tend to spend that saved money on other entertainment expenses.
U.K. Digital Copyright Exchange Gains Support
As world governments seek to find a solution to standardizing copyright and other intellectual property rights, one good idea is coming from the U.K.
European Commission Calls for Copyright Overhaul
As the global push for copyright reform continues to escalate, several influential bodies are weighing in, including the European Commission.
New Zealand Copyright Law Impacts Internet Traffic, Experts Say
New anti-piracy laws in New Zealand have caused a drop in the volume of Internet traffic, experts say.
Court Rules Against Perfect 10 in Google Copyright Battle
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against Perfect 10 yesterday in its long-running copyright infringement battle with Google.
Copyright Holders Clash With ISPs, Citizens Over Anti-Piracy Directive
Copyright holders are clashing with Internet providers and citizens over Europe’s anti-piracy directive (IPRED), according to results from a public consultation released today by the European Commission.
Copyright Defenders Seeks to Fight Against Adult Piracy
A company called Copyright Defenders has jumped into the adult online piracy fight seeking to use its experience and technical knowledge to track down copyright infringers.
Pink Visual Vows Counterclaim After Hit With Copyright Suit
Pink Visual says it plans on filing a counterclaim against Inter-Avid Productions after being hit with a copyright infringement suit.
Private Drops $30M Copyright Suit Against Meta
Private Media Group says that it has dropped its $30 million copyright suit waged against Meta Interfaces.
New Copyright Enforcement Service Launches
A new copyright enforcement service has launched called PornoPolice.net.
Attorney Evan Stone Uses New Tactic to Fight Copyright Infringers
After a federal judge in Dallas severed all but one of his defendants from each of his 14 porn BitTorrent lawsuits, attorney Evan Stone is now using a new approach to get the desired results.
FlavaWorks Wins Copyright, Trademark Pirating Decision
FlavaWorks announced that it has been granted a motion to force DGSource.com/Gairoo.com (a forum) and it’s owner Taron Wyche to cease using over a dozen domains owned by the defendant that were being used to steal, post and transmit its intellectual property.