David Akin has unearthed a revealing memorandum from last spring that states the government's view on the protection of parody and satire under Canadian copyright law as well as highlighting one of the issues raised at the highest levels of the government before the introduction of Bill C-61. On the […]
Archive for August 3rd, 2009
Audio of Gatineau Copyright Roundtable Online
The audio version of the Gatineau copyright roundtable has posted online providing a chance to hear from CRIA, Access Copyright, PIAC, CAUT, AUCC, Laura Murray, Quebecor, Jeremy deBeer, and me (among others).
Court Confirms IsoHunt Case Goes To Full Trial
An appeals court has affirmed that the IsoHunt suit that seeks a declaration that it operates lawfully must head to a full trial.
Some Copyright Wish Lists
The CBC.ca posts copyright wish lists for ACTRA, CAIP, CAUT, CLA, ITAC, ESA, and PIAC.
Wedding Dance Video Shows Monetization Power
The YouTube Biz Blog posts on how the viral wedding party dance video has generated significant revenues for the song "Forever."