Three Strikes Policy Has ‘Halved Piracy’ in NZ
Internet piracy rates in New Zealand have halved since the introduction of the controversial “three strikes” rule, a record industry group has said.
Judge in MegaUpload Kim Dotcom Case Steps Down After Joking US is “Enemy”
A New Zealand judge has stepped down from overseeing the extradition case of Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom after jokingly referring to the United States as “the enemy.”
Megaupload Extradition Case Delayed Until March 2013
An NZ judge has postponed the Megaupload hearings, following earlier rulings on the rights of the accused and the legality of a raid on Kim Dotcom’s mansion.
Anonymous Claims Responsibility for Japanese Government Website Attacks
Hacking and online activist group Anonymous has claimed responsibility to attacks to Japanese websites, which briefly brought down ministry and judiciary sites.
India Unblocks The Pirate Bay, Other File-Sharing Websites
Web users in India are once again able to access video and file-sharing sites, including The Pirate Bay.
Apple Seeks Samsung Galaxy S3 Temporary Sales Ban in the US
Apple has sought to disrupt the US launch of Samsung Electronic’s flagship smartphone by asking a court to ban the product from sale temporarily.
India: File-Sharing Websites Blocked, Anonymous Retaliates, Sanity Takes a Break
Hacking group Anonymous brings down Indian government websites in retaliation for ISPs doing a blanket ban on file sharing sites.
China Official Says Proview Owns iPad Trademark
A government official’s statement that Proview Technology rightfully owns the iPad trademark could add to pressure on Apple to find a solution to the standoff.
Apple, Samsung to Settle Patent Disputes Out of Court
Apple and Samsung might settle their patent disputes out of court, through a Magistrate Judge Settlement Conference.
India’s Fight Against Piracy Continues
Piracy in India is rampant, and copyright holders are addressing it in different ways. Have we found a middleground between costly lawsuits and quick takedowns?
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