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Perhaps more importantly, though, is the effect of DRM on fair uses of electronic media. Electronic copyright enforcement through software is a problem, because software is “stupid.” Fair use, in particular, is a complex set of laws that is meant to be interpreted by judges; to attempt to regulate fair use with a piece of software is quixotic and shortsighted. There’s still no way to loan Amazon e-books to friends, borrow them from libraries, photocopy sections of them for a class, or sell a used copy, rights which have...
...case to a jury was made by her. Third, the implication that Thomas was found liable for infringement because she was out-gunned by an adversary with greater resources is simply false. The jury—twelve of Thomas’ peers from Minnesota—determined she committed copyright infringement. And they made that determination quickly and without reservation. One juror has openly stated: “She lied…I think she thought a jury from Duluth would be naïve. We’re not that stupid up here.”Finally, our position...
That may change. Malaysia's Parliament is expected to adopt a law later this year that will make manufacturers maintain stricter records on raw materials and make it easier for Pahamin's agents to stage surprise raids. Other reforms will provide for specially trained prosecutors and judges in copyright-violation cases and will ensure that tougher penalties actually get applied. The U.S. industry, which claims it lost $287 million in CD sales to piracy last year in Malaysia alone, is lobbying with the U.S. Trade Representative for tough action against the country. "More investment in Malaysia is greatly dependent...
Authorities suspect that pirates contribute to a common fund to reward tip-offs. Even counterfeiters who are caught often escape punishment: a 1987 law stipulates prison terms of up to five years for copyright infringement, but courts have yet to send an offender to jail...
...that little thing goes into that big thing. But they may have to tangle with workplace issues on the North Pole assembly line. Either the elves are making the generic toys (a bike, a sled, a dreidel) that few kids ask for these days, or Santa is deep into copyright infrinement...