Post Tagged with: "copyright"

Local Councillor Claims Copyright in University Name

Robert Lutczyk, a local councillor in Oshawa, is claiming that he owns the copyright to the "University of Ontario Institute of Technology." [hat tip: FlackLife]

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November 18, 2008 5 comments News

Stephen Taylor: Clement on Copyright Reform

Stephen Taylor posts the first interview with new Industry Minister Tony Clement on copyright reform.  Clement positions himself as a part of the iPod generation, emphasizes the effects of new media, and keeps the door open to potential changes to Bill C-61.

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November 17, 2008 6 comments News

Canton on Copyright Wishes

David Canton's latest column in the London Free Press warns government about being careful what is wishes for on copyright.

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November 17, 2008 Comments are Disabled News

Calgary Man Receives Fine Under Illegal Camcording Conviction

A Calgary man has become the first person convicted under the Criminal Code's new anti-camcording provision.  The man received a $1,495 fine and was placed on probation for one year.  He is also prohibited from possessing any video recording equipment outside his home during the probation.  The Canadian Motion Pictures […]

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November 14, 2008 6 comments News

Canadian Government Re-Launches ACTA Consultations

The Canadian government has re-launched its consultation on the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement.  The last consultation was conducted in the spring.  While the government did not release the results of that consultation, I recently reported on the findings based on documents obtained under the Access to Information Act. The new consultation […]

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November 14, 2008 4 comments News