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How the DMCA protects printers' ink and other unintended consequences
David Brancaccio Apr 8, 2013
As the digital age progresses, is the Digital Millennium Copyright Act moving with it? Harvard Law Professor Jonathan Zittrain explains the law and its upcoming tests.
Kim Dotcom sticks it to the man, again, with Mega; The future of libraries
Ben Johnson Jan 23, 2013
The eccentric Megaupload founder is back with a new service that's sure to be a stick in the craw of the U.S. federal prosecutors pursuing a copyright infringement case against him. Also, libraries may be moving to a bookless future, but not if patrons have anything to say about it.
Tolkien's estate battles over 'Hobbit' rights
David Weinberg Nov 28, 2012
The issue isn't "Hobbit" action figures and merchandise, but intangible uses like a Hobbit ringtone.
Entertainment industry to launch new anti-piracy campaign
Bob Moon Oct 18, 2012
Some of the nation's largest Internet Service Providers are teaming with the music and recording industry to block access to web sites that don't follow copyright laws.
A new digital music battle, and online gaming as political liability
David Brancaccio Oct 8, 2012
A Maine state senate candidate gets attacked for her online gaming activities, and a startup that wants to help you sell your used MP3s goes to court against a big entertainment company.
The potential threat to Pinterest users
Jennifer Collins Mar 15, 2012
The growing social network addresses copyright issues.
Michael Jordan defends his name against Chinese company
Adriene Hill Feb 24, 2012
Basketball star Michael Jordan is suing a Chinese company that makes sportswear. He says Qiodan is using his name without permission, and has filed suit in a Chinese court.
Would you let your doctor own what you say online?
John Moe May 3, 2012
Patients are beginning to challenge the legality of the "privacy agreements" that some medical offices are enforcing as a way for doctors to control what's said about him or her online.
