It’s now legal to hack your car and your smart TV
The updates to a major copyright law only last for three years, at which point they may be renewed.
On Oct 27, 2015 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
Google wins decade-long copyright case over book-digitization project
The Author’s Guild, which brought the lawsuit, says it will ask the Supreme Court to weigh in.
On Oct 16, 2015 by Kevin Collier
You can now use the Pentagon’s 11,000 Flickr photos however you want
Flickr changed the DoD’s photographs to ‘public domain’ over the weekend.
On Oct 12, 2015 by Dell Cameron
The controversial TPP trade deal, explained
And what’s up with that ‘fast track’ gizmo?
On Oct 5, 2015 by Kevin Collier
‘Happy Birthday to You’ is finally free from its copyright shackles
A decision 80 years in the making.
On Sep 23, 2015 by Josh Katzowitz
PETA sues over monkey selfie, claims the animal owns the copyright
Four years later, PETA’s getting in on the monkey-selfie business.
On Sep 22, 2015 by Kevin Collier
Kim Dotcom, explained
Copyright infringement, criminal conspiracy, assault rifle helicopters—oh my!
Kim Dotcom to stand trial for extradition to the U.S. after all
The founder of Megaupload will have to stand trial after all.
On Sep 14, 2015 by Kevin Collier
Firefox founder one-ups ‘Silicon Valley’ with his own hilarious script
Nicely done, Blake Ross. Let’s hope HBO is paying attention.
On Sep 6, 2015 by Selena Larson
Getty claims copyright on Socially Awkward Penguin, forces site to pay $868
Well, this is awkward.
On Sep 3, 2015 by Kevin Collier
Harry Potter Alliance campaign celebrates fanfiction awareness
Fanworks aren’t only protected in the U.S.—they’re a vibrant part of modern-day creative culture.
On Aug 26, 2015 by Aja Romano
Attorney behind Prenda copyright trolling scheme might finally be disbarred
And victims might finally get some justice.
On Aug 22, 2015 by Kate Conger
Music company’s copyright on ‘Happy Birthday’ might soon be revoked
Documents reveal a version of the song that predates the 1935 copyright.
On Jul 28, 2015 by Feliks Garcia
Did Conan O’Brien steal this comedy writer’s tweets?
San Diego man claims he’s the author of four jokes wound up on TV.
On Jul 27, 2015 by Audra Schroeder
Twitter is allowing users to claim copyright infringement on tweets
The site’s had a bit of a theft issue.
On Jul 25, 2015 by Imad Khan
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