Authors and Users: Lessons From Outre-Mer
Although states have different cultural and legal traditions, copyright is a legal discipline that unites many aspects of these traditions.
October 11, 2013
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“REPORT and OPINION on the making available and communication to the public in the internet environment – focus on linking techniques on the Internet” Adopted Unanimously by The Executive Committee of ALAI
The exclusive right of “making available” under the WCT [WIPO Copyright Treaty] and the implementing EU legislation cover the offering to the public of a
October 11, 2013
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European Court of Justice Provides Narrow Answer to Question of Jurisdiction for Internet-based Copyright Infringement
Let’s assume you’re a French musician part of a hip British indie-rock band. 30 years later, you discover that an Austrian company has been making
October 9, 2013
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Sherlock Holmes and The Adventure of the Copyright Court
What makes a fictional character who they are? Would Darth Vader be Darth Vader without being Luke Skywalker’s father? Would Harry Potter be Harry Potter
September 26, 2013
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To Poach a Mockingbird: Harper Lee’s Trade-mark Battle
So much for southern hospitality. Celebrated American author Harper Lee finds herself embroiled in a trademark clash for the right to register the title of her
September 18, 2013
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Amsterdam Court of Appeals: No Copyright for an Inarticulate Criminal
Can the content of conversations between a famous criminal and police agents taking place in the backseat of a car be protected by copyright? This
September 4, 2013
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