Copywrite
This blawg covers copyright news and rulings and provides text of intellectual property legislation.
Author: "Keith Henning is a writer, technologist, and former software industry executive who works with intellectual property law and high-tech startup companies." He also contributes to Legislating IP.
Blawg Related Categories: Intellectual Property Law • Copyright Law • Law Schools • Legislation & Lobbying • Media & Communications Law • Legal Information
Recent Posts from Copywrite
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New Tivo!
Yesterday, my new Tivo Series 3 HD arrived. Yes, I know that it is a box that is being discontinued in favor of the Series 2 HD, but the extra candy on this box is…
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UMG Recordings, Inc. v. Troy Augusto, et al.
The Central District of California granted summary judgment in UMG Recordings, Inc. v. Troy Augusto, No. CV 07-03106. (SJO), regarding the legality of reselling promo CDs. Mr. Augusto acquired promo CDs and resold them on…
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Orphan Works Bills
I haven’t gone through both new versions of the Orphan Works bills (House, Senate). However, this month the Journal of the Copyright Society of the USA published my article detailing problems with all previous versions…
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S.2913 - Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008
110th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2913 To provide a limitation on judicial remedies in copyright infringement cases involving orphan works. IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 24, 2008 Mr. LEAHY (for himself and…
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H.R. 5889 - Orphan Works Act of 2008
Six months ago, the last version of an Orphan Works bill died in Congressional committee. Now, a new Orphan Works bill has surfaced in two different versions, one in the House and one in the…
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Back . . .
Sorry, I have been slacking lately on posts as I try to make things happen at work, move houses, and grade finals. New posts on the way. -Keith
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Pro-IP bill to become law in 2008?
Rep. Berman: Pro-IP bill will become law in 2008 Rep. Howard Berman, who heads a congressional panel in charge of writing copyright legislation, lashed out at Internet pirates this week and defended his effort to…
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District Court Finds Portion of Copyright Remedy Clarification Act Unconstitutional
This month, in Marketing Information Masters v. The Trustees of the California State University (full PDF of decision here), the US Dist. Ct. for the S. Dist. of Cal. found the Copyright Remedy Clarification Act…
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TM Registration for Hot Springs National Park logo challenged
Hot Springs National Park logo challenged The Interior Department is moving to block a city tourism board from attaining a trademark for the “Hot Springs National Park” logo, a symbol that is used throughout…
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Arkansas Bar Exam Results - February 2008
New Bar exam results are out. Congrats to all of my classmates making it on the 2nd try, and to those of you just now getting around to taking the bar (Vanessa!). The full list,…