The World Intellectual Property Organization put out a release yesterday trumpeting an eight percent increase in domain name disputes handled by WIPO. In 2008 there were 2329 complaints filed with WIPO, the most ever. WIPO uses the increase to raise questions about the possible increase in the number of available […]
News
Criticism of NZ Copyright Reforms Continues
Following TelstraClear's criticisms of New Zealand's Section 92a copyright reform, the Auckland District Law Society, Google, and ACT Leader Rodney Hide have chimed in with criticisms of their own.
Shirky on the Future of Newspapers
Many have pointed to it, but Clay Shirky's piece on newspapers, journalism, and the current upheaval is an absolute must-read.
Saskatchewan Delays Enhanced Drivers Licence
The Canadian Press reports that Saskatchewan has delayed its implementation of the enhanced drivers licence. I wrote about EDLs in Ontario last year.
Is There a Fix for Broken TV?
The Ottawa Citizen reports on the Canadian broadcast industry and the recent CRTC hearings.
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