Long live Einstein…?
In the recent decision The Hebrew University of Jerusalem v. General Motors LLC, the US District Court of the Central District of California ruled that Albert
November 8, 2012
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Behold, the Monkey – When Painting Restoration Goes Viral
While “going viral” is a phrase more likely to be used in reference to musicians such as PSY (of “Gangnam Style” fame), a painting has
October 8, 2012
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Bell Shooting for the Stars: CRTC Holds Hearing on the Purchase of Astral Media
In a time where the price for cable TV and Internet subscriptions seem to be ever-increasing, a bid for Astral Media Inc. by Bell Canda
September 18, 2012
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EU Adopts Public-Use Policy for Orphan Works
On Thursday, September 13, 2012, the European Parliament adopted a new directive stating that cinematographic and audiovisual works as well as phonograms that are protected by copyright but whose rights holders
September 17, 2012
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UK IPO Endorses Streamlined Copyright Hub
In July the UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) released a report on copyright licensing in the digital age. The report details the response of the
August 31, 2012
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Potential Sabotage: Is that What’cha Want?
Michael “Mike D” Diamond, Adam “Ad-Rock” Horovitz and the estate of the recently deceased Adam “MCA” Yauch (“the Beastie Boys”) have launched an action against
August 20, 2012
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