Post Tagged with: "Copyright Microsite – Music Industry"

SAC Disappointed that Bill Closes Door on Monetizing P2P

The Songwriters Association of Canada has released their first view of Bill C-61, expressing support that a bill has been tabled but disappointment that the legislation seems to close the door on their efforts to legalize P2P.

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June 18, 2008 Comments are Disabled News

The SAC “Distraction”

The Songwriters Association of Canada proposal to fully legalize peer-to-peer file sharing by adding a $5 levy to the monthly Internet bill has generated considerable discussion over the past week.  Much of that discussion has been negative with many Canadians arguing that they don't download music and should not be […]

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February 25, 2008 20 comments News

CRIA on Counterfeiting

CRIA has issued a press release hailing a Toronto police raid that resulted in criminal charges for counterfeiting of movies, music, video games, electronic equipment, and clothing.  The arrests come following six months of investigation. Stopping counterfeiting is a good thing and this is how the system should work.  Indeed, […]

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July 18, 2007 3 comments News

Music industry abruptly changes tune on ringtones

Those weary of copyright tariffs — from the private copying tariff on blank CDs and DVDs to the fees associated with playing music everywhere from concert halls to dentist offices — will not like what they are about to read.   Yet another tariff is coming our way. This particular […]

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August 22, 2004 Comments are Disabled Columns Archive

Music licensing would be viable for all

No Internet law issue is more maddeningly frustrating than online music and peer-to-peer file sharing. Since the emergence of Napster nearly five years ago, the recording industry has found itself at loggerheads with millions of music fans over an approach that will satisfy both the industry's need for adequate compensation […]

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March 7, 2004 Comments are Disabled Columns Archive