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YouTube updates copyright infringement claims system
YouTube has announced changes to its copyright claims process in a bid to protect creators and better manage infringement.
Man accused of Japan’s ‘worst-ever’ copyright violation arrested
The suspected owner of a popular anime piracy site was arrested on Sunday, July 7, in the Philippines, according to authorities.
Photographer sues Universal Music over Sun Ra photo
American photographer Baron Wolman is suing Universal Music Group for allegedly using his copyright-protected image of jazz musician Sun Ra without permission.
BREIN shuts down illegal e-book sharing Facebook groups
Netherlands-based anti-piracy organisation BREIN has obtained a court order which prohibits two Facebook groups from illegally uploading and sharing copyright-protected e-books.
Basque ISP hits back at film producers over data breach
Basque internet service provider Euskatel has welcomed a ruling of a Spanish court, which dismissed a copyright infringement suit brought by film producer She Fighter.
Photographer sues Marc Jacobs over Instagram post of Bella Hadid
A photographer is seeking damages from fashion house Marc Jacobs after the brand posted a copyright-protected photograph of model Bella Hadid to its Instagram page.
US court to decide if DCMA provision violates First Amendment
A US court is to decide whether the “anti-circumvention” provision of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act violates the First Amendment.
Attorney appeals against porn copyright scam sentence
Paul Hansmeier, one of the attorneys behind an alleged pornography copyright scam, is to appeal against his conviction for fraud and a 14-year prison sentence.
SCOTUS to rule on copyright protection for annotated legal texts
The US Supreme Court is to decide whether states can hold copyright protection on annotated codes of law, in the case Georgia v Public.Resource.Org.
‘Dramatic’ rise in digital piracy: US Chamber of Commerce
A new US Chamber of Commerce report has revealed a “dramatic” increase in digital video piracy, costing the US economy nearly $30 billion annually.
