A lawyer representing one of the men convicted in the Pirate Bay trial has called for a retrial after reports that the judge was a member of the same copyright protection organizations as several of the main entertainment industry representatives. Judge Norstrom acknowledged to Swedish Radio that he was a […]
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Entertainment Software Association Lobbies For Reintroduction Of C-61
The Entertainment Software Association conducted a major lobbying event this week in Ottawa, using it to promote copyright reform and the reintroduction of C-61-like provisions. Conservative MP Mike Lake, the Parliamentary Secretary to Industry Minister Tony Clement, said that the bill is a priority for the government.
Biden Calls Out Canada on IP Protection
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden told an MPAA dinner that Canada needs stronger intellectual property laws.
Doctorow Says Bring It On
Cory Doctorow posts a great piece on the copyfight, battles at WIPO, and the future fight over ACTA.
Copyright Board of Canada Looking for Board Members
Howard Knopf notes that the Government is officially advertising for new members of the Copyright Board of Canada. This year there could be up to four vacancies.
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