items tagged with copyright
The iiNet case is just a minor skirmish, the big battle is ACTA
Written By: David Heath
Section: Information technology news
Category: Regulatory
2009-11-07 20:25:36
The latest round of the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement negotiations have wrapped up in South Korea. Amongst other things, if successful in their present form, the internationally agreed rules would completely sideline the iiNet case currently before the Australian courts.
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Written By: David Heath
Section: Information technology news
Category: Regulatory
2009-11-07 20:25:36
The latest round of the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement negotiations have wrapped up in South Korea. Amongst other things, if successful in their present form, the internationally agreed rules would completely sideline the iiNet case currently before the Australian courts.
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We're not going to do AFACT's job for them: iiNet
Written By: Matthew Lentini
Section: Information technology news
Category: Internet
2009-11-06 21:58:41
Australia's third largest ISP iiNet chief regulatory officer Steve Dalby has admitted in Federal Court to dismissing AFACT allegations of iiNet customer copyright infringement, saying, "we were not going to do AFACT's job for them."
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Written By: Matthew Lentini
Section: Information technology news
Category: Internet
2009-11-06 21:58:41
Australia's third largest ISP iiNet chief regulatory officer Steve Dalby has admitted in Federal Court to dismissing AFACT allegations of iiNet customer copyright infringement, saying, "we were not going to do AFACT's job for them."
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iiNet claims it can’t block Pirate Bay
Written By: Beverley Head
Section: Information technology news
Category: Internet
2009-11-04 22:54:42
Internet service provider iiNet does not have the technical capability to block access to the Pirate Bay website and doesn’t think any other ISP can either.
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Written By: Beverley Head
Section: Information technology news
Category: Internet
2009-11-04 22:54:42
Internet service provider iiNet does not have the technical capability to block access to the Pirate Bay website and doesn’t think any other ISP can either.
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iiNet not enforcing own user agreement: AFACT
Written By: Matthew Lentini
Section: Information technology news
Category: Internet
2009-11-04 00:48:54
The Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft (AFACT) has accused iiNet of not abiding by its own contractual agreements with users by failing to disconnect accused copyright infringers who allegedly violate the terms and conditions of their contracts.
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Written By: Matthew Lentini
Section: Information technology news
Category: Internet
2009-11-04 00:48:54
The Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft (AFACT) has accused iiNet of not abiding by its own contractual agreements with users by failing to disconnect accused copyright infringers who allegedly violate the terms and conditions of their contracts.
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'Thanks for choosing iiNet. Happy downloading.': invitation to infringe?
Written By: Matthew Lentini
Section: Information technology news
Category: Internet
2009-11-03 22:11:43
Australia's third largest ISP iiNet has been accused of inviting illegal downloads through its marketing messages by the Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft (AFACT) in the Federal Court today. As iiNet CEO Michael Malone took the stand for the third successive day in the dispute, AFACT alleged that iiNet has encouraged copyright infringement through its marketing strategy and unwillingness to act on copyright infringement notices.
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Written By: Matthew Lentini
Section: Information technology news
Category: Internet
2009-11-03 22:11:43
Australia's third largest ISP iiNet has been accused of inviting illegal downloads through its marketing messages by the Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft (AFACT) in the Federal Court today. As iiNet CEO Michael Malone took the stand for the third successive day in the dispute, AFACT alleged that iiNet has encouraged copyright infringement through its marketing strategy and unwillingness to act on copyright infringement notices.
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ISP copyright infringement policies 'unreasonable': iiNet CEO
Written By: Matthew Lentini
Section: Information technology news
Category: Internet
2009-11-03 00:37:42
iiNet CEO Michael Malone has disagreed with the copyright infringement policies of multiple Australian ISPs, including iPrimus and People Telecom, which do what Malone has alleged is out of iiNet's legal capacity to do.
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Written By: Matthew Lentini
Section: Information technology news
Category: Internet
2009-11-03 00:37:42
iiNet CEO Michael Malone has disagreed with the copyright infringement policies of multiple Australian ISPs, including iPrimus and People Telecom, which do what Malone has alleged is out of iiNet's legal capacity to do.
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iiNet feigns copyright protection: AFACT
Written By: Matthew Lentini
Section: Information technology news
Category: Internet
2009-11-02 20:45:42
AFACT has continued its verbal battery on iiNet CEO Michael Malone who sat in the witness box this morning, alleging iiNet has merely feigned protection of copyright holders. According to AFACT barrister Tony Bannon, iiNet has been hiding behind its stance of forwarding AFACT infrigement notices to law enforcement agencies instead of disconnecting offending users.
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Written By: Matthew Lentini
Section: Information technology news
Category: Internet
2009-11-02 20:45:42
AFACT has continued its verbal battery on iiNet CEO Michael Malone who sat in the witness box this morning, alleging iiNet has merely feigned protection of copyright holders. According to AFACT barrister Tony Bannon, iiNet has been hiding behind its stance of forwarding AFACT infrigement notices to law enforcement agencies instead of disconnecting offending users.
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AFACT allegations ‘unsubstantiated’ despite DTecNet probe: iiNet CEO
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Information technology news
Category: Internet
2009-11-02 06:15:07
iiNet CEO Michael Malone has come out of his corner punching after taking the stand for the first time in the ISP’s defence against the Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft action in the Federal Court today. However, Malone did make one important concession.
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Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Information technology news
Category: Internet
2009-11-02 06:15:07
iiNet CEO Michael Malone has come out of his corner punching after taking the stand for the first time in the ISP’s defence against the Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft action in the Federal Court today. However, Malone did make one important concession.
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AFACT and iiNet: halfway through the trial what have we learned?
Written By: Hamish Fraser
Section: Information technology news
Category: Internet
2009-10-19 04:39:32
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Written By: Hamish Fraser
Section: Information technology news
Category: Internet
2009-10-19 04:39:32
The trial that is being hailed by many as the ultimate test of just who is responsible for what occurs on the internet has adjourned until November. Set down for four weeks of hearing before Justice Cowdroy in the Federal Court, this break was always part of the Court’s schedule.
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AFACT, iiNet head for the recess playground
Written By: James Riley
Section: The Big House
Category: Australian Government ICT Blog
2009-10-15 05:32:57
Perth-based internet service provider iiNet has emerged quietly confident from the first two weeks of its court fight with the movie industry - represented by the Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft (AFACT) - and will call chief executive Michael Malone as its first witness when the case resumes on November 2.
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Written By: James Riley
Section: The Big House
Category: Australian Government ICT Blog
2009-10-15 05:32:57
Perth-based internet service provider iiNet has emerged quietly confident from the first two weeks of its court fight with the movie industry - represented by the Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft (AFACT) - and will call chief executive Michael Malone as its first witness when the case resumes on November 2.
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AFACT drops key claim against iiNet
Written By: Stuart Corner
Section: Telecommunications
Category: ExchangeDaily
2009-09-30 08:30:18
iiNet says that the Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft (AFACT) has dropped one of the primary claims in its allegations that iiNet has failed to do sufficient to prevent its customers from illegally downloading copyright movies.
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Written By: Stuart Corner
Section: Telecommunications
Category: ExchangeDaily
2009-09-30 08:30:18
iiNet says that the Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft (AFACT) has dropped one of the primary claims in its allegations that iiNet has failed to do sufficient to prevent its customers from illegally downloading copyright movies.
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Pirate Bay appeal judge disqualified
Written By: David Heath
Section: Information technology news
Category: Internet
2009-09-29 23:23:13
The original Pirate Bay trial judge had obvious potential for bias, yet that part of the appeal was struck down. Now, one of the appeal judges has been stood down from hearing the full appeal in November for what seems to be very similar bias. Or is it?
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Written By: David Heath
Section: Information technology news
Category: Internet
2009-09-29 23:23:13
The original Pirate Bay trial judge had obvious potential for bias, yet that part of the appeal was struck down. Now, one of the appeal judges has been stood down from hearing the full appeal in November for what seems to be very similar bias. Or is it?
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iiNet battles AFACT in court and by press release
Written By: Stuart Corner
Section: Telecommunications
Category: ExchangeDaily
2009-08-19 03:00:46
iiNet faced AFACT in court today in its long running battle with the movie industry, as embodied in AFACT, over its failure to act on illegal downloads of copyright material by its broadband customers. iiNet claims that The Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft (AFACT) -representing major movie studios - has demanded it act illegally, AFACT says this is nonsense.
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Written By: Stuart Corner
Section: Telecommunications
Category: ExchangeDaily
2009-08-19 03:00:46
iiNet faced AFACT in court today in its long running battle with the movie industry, as embodied in AFACT, over its failure to act on illegal downloads of copyright material by its broadband customers. iiNet claims that The Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft (AFACT) -representing major movie studios - has demanded it act illegally, AFACT says this is nonsense.
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InternetNZ brands proposed NZ copyright law as "too costly"
Written By: Stuart Corner
Section: Telecommunications
Category: ExchangeDaily
2009-08-09 23:39:26
InternetNZ says proposed new legislation designed to deter and prosecute illegal downloads of copyright content would see the creation of an expensive and bureaucratic system that would add costs for government, ISPs and rights holders.
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Written By: Stuart Corner
Section: Telecommunications
Category: ExchangeDaily
2009-08-09 23:39:26
InternetNZ says proposed new legislation designed to deter and prosecute illegal downloads of copyright content would see the creation of an expensive and bureaucratic system that would add costs for government, ISPs and rights holders.
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Huge fine prompts request for new trial
Written By: Jake Widman
Section: Information technology news
Category: Internet
2009-07-07 14:38:34
The woman who was assessed US$1.92 million in damages for music piracy has asked for a new trial or a reduction in the amount of the award.
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Written By: Jake Widman
Section: Information technology news
Category: Internet
2009-07-07 14:38:34
The woman who was assessed US$1.92 million in damages for music piracy has asked for a new trial or a reduction in the amount of the award.
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UK anti-piracy approach; "three strikes and you're throttled"?
Written By: Stuart Corner
Section: Technology feature
Category: Virtualisation
2009-06-17 01:30:54
The UK government is taking decisive steps aimed at reducing illegal file sharing copyright material by 70 percent.
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Written By: Stuart Corner
Section: Technology feature
Category: Virtualisation
2009-06-17 01:30:54
The UK government is taking decisive steps aimed at reducing illegal file sharing copyright material by 70 percent.
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AFACT gains access to iiNet customer information
Written By: Stuart Corner
Section: Telecommunications
Category: ExchangeDaily
2009-06-15 18:43:50
iiNet announced yesterday that it had scored a minor win in its court battle with the Australian film and TV industry which is suing it for breach of copyright. However the film and TV players claim the victory as theirs.
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Written By: Stuart Corner
Section: Telecommunications
Category: ExchangeDaily
2009-06-15 18:43:50
iiNet announced yesterday that it had scored a minor win in its court battle with the Australian film and TV industry which is suing it for breach of copyright. However the film and TV players claim the victory as theirs.
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iiNet wins another round in copyright case
Written By: Stuart Corner
Section: Telecommunications
Category: ExchangeDaily
2009-06-15 03:56:29
Perth-based ISP iiNet (ASX: IIN) has scored a minor victory in its legal battle with film and TV organisations that are pursuing it for alleged breaches of copyright by not preventing its customers illegally accessing copyright material via its services.
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Written By: Stuart Corner
Section: Telecommunications
Category: ExchangeDaily
2009-06-15 03:56:29
Perth-based ISP iiNet (ASX: IIN) has scored a minor victory in its legal battle with film and TV organisations that are pursuing it for alleged breaches of copyright by not preventing its customers illegally accessing copyright material via its services.
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Google preparing to become an e-book seller
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Core Dump
Category: Apple and anything else
2009-06-02 00:37:19
Having agreed a settlement of its book digitising dispute, Google has revealed it plans to enter the e-book market before the year is out.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Core Dump
Category: Apple and anything else
2009-06-02 00:37:19
Having agreed a settlement of its book digitising dispute, Google has revealed it plans to enter the e-book market before the year is out.
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RealNetworks ups ante in DVD backup case
Written By: Jake Widman
Section: Information technology news
Category: Software
2009-05-14 13:53:45
RealNetworks has added a new countersuit in its battle with the movie industry over the company's RealDVD disc backup software.
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Written By: Jake Widman
Section: Information technology news
Category: Software
2009-05-14 13:53:45
RealNetworks has added a new countersuit in its battle with the movie industry over the company's RealDVD disc backup software.
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