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Reporting on news that affects copyright law, patents, trademarks, intellectual property, fraud and identity theft in the U.S. and abroad. Published by the editors and writers of ResearchCopyright.com


Chinese Writers Ask Copyright Compensation from Google
by noreply@blogger.com (Brian Scott)
2 Nov 2009 at 5:35am

The China Written Works Copyright Society (CWWCS) will send a letter to Google China to discuss over the latter's compensations to Chinese writers relating to copyright.

Previously, Google Inc. (Nasdaq: GOOG | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) reached an agreement in the US, which aimed to come up with a regulation for the emerging e-book industry. However, the agreement irritated writers and ... ( expand article )



Artists to Ask Administration to Protect Copyright
by noreply@blogger.com (Brian Scott)
12 Oct 2009 at 12:08pm

The Copyright Alliance and its grassroots network of creators today announced circulation among creators nationwide of a letter to President Obama and Vice President Biden, asking the Administration to pursue policies supportive of the rights of artists.

"Artists and creators make important contributions not only to our society and culture, but also to our economy," said Lucinda Dugger, the Alli... ( expand article )



Consequences of Plagiarism by John Halasz
by noreply@blogger.com (Brian Scott)
12 Oct 2009 at 12:07pm

Plagiarism is a wide-spread problem in academia, and its personal and societal consequences are equally diverse. Although the penalties for plagiarism vary among different academic institutions, it is not acceptable in any college or university. Consequences may range from a simple warning to being expelled from the school.

Personal Consequences of plagiarism

On a personal level, being caught pla... ( expand article )



Software Could Pave The Way To End Tune Plagiarism
by noreply@blogger.com (Brian Scott)
6 Oct 2009 at 2:36pm

Software developed by an academic at Goldsmiths, University of London could spell the end for future melody plagiarism.

Dr Daniel Müllensiefen, from the Department of Psychology and formerly working in Computing, has co-published research on how to predict court decisions on music plagiarism using cognitive similarity algorithms. The study has recently been published by the European specialist j... ( expand article )



Copyright Consultant Reveals Little-Known Fact About the Future of Michael Jackson's Estate
by noreply@blogger.com (Brian Scott)
28 Sep 2009 at 6:03am

Giving insight into why the struggle over Michael Jackson's estate may have been so fierce, Deeann D. Mathews, copyright consultant and author of The Freedom Guide for Music Creators, reveals a secret to the value of the estate of the late "King of Pop" -- recapture rights.

Most musicians believe that once they assign their copyright to a publishing company, they give up control for all time. Bu... ( expand article )



Paper Offers 'How-To' Guide for Protecting Entrepreneurs' Big Ideas
by noreply@blogger.com (Brian Scott)
14 Sep 2009 at 8:30am

Successful entrepreneurs turn big ideas into successful business opportunities, but how should they protect those ideas? A new paper from North Carolina State University offers a "how-to" guide on intellectual property protection, laying out the options for budding entrepreneurs as they consider how to move forward.

"Entrepreneurs often come up with ideas that can be protected, and this article ... ( expand article )



Photographers File Objections to Proposed Google Settlement
by noreply@blogger.com (Brian Scott)
7 Sep 2009 at 5:46am

The American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP), joined by the Graphic Artists Guild, the Picture Archive Council of America, the North American Nature Photography Association, and several prominent individual photographers, has filed documents in opposition to the proposed settlement of the consolidated copyright infringement actions against Google instituted by the Authors Guild, Inc. and ... ( expand article )



How to Copyright Your Own Work by Mark Sanford
by noreply@blogger.com (Brian Scott)
31 Aug 2009 at 12:28pm

Recently, one of my articles was placed on a site without proper credits. It was brought to my attention by this site (EzineArticles.com). I had submitted my article to them for posting, when to my shock; they informed me that someone else was claiming ownership of my work! After contacting the potential plagiarizing site, my article was immediately given the proper credit with an apology from ... ( expand article )



Legal Tips Website Launched
by noreply@blogger.com (Brian Scott)
28 Aug 2009 at 12:01pm

A new website designed to publish helpful information about dealing with legal questions and needs has been launched as part of the Tips.Net network. The new site, Legal.Tips.Net, is focused on providing tips, tricks, ideas, and information on how to deal with the US legal system.

"Legal.Tips.Net is not a substitute for professional legal advice," stressed the site's publisher, Allen Wyatt. "It ... ( expand article )



'Twilight' Author Stephanie Meyer Sued for Copyright Infringement Over 'Breaking Dawn'
by noreply@blogger.com (Brian Scott)
24 Aug 2009 at 5:33am

Jordan Scott filed a copyright infringement suit today in the United States District Court in the Central California District against "Twilight" author Stephenie Meyer for copyright infringement. Brought by J. Craig Williams, a partner with Sedgwick, Detert, Moran & Arnold LLP (www.sdma.com), the case is Jordan Scott v. Stephenie Meyer, Hachette Book Group and Megan Tingley Books (case #CV09-60... ( expand article )



Roanoke Man Pleads Guilty to Sending Threat, Copyright Violation
by noreply@blogger.com (Brian Scott)
24 Aug 2009 at 5:32am

After arguing that a blog posting he authored that threatened to kill a San Francisco police officer, his wife and his child was protected speech, a local man has now admitted in Federal Court that his actions were in fact criminal.

Jeffrey Lynn Weaver, 47, of Roanoke, pleaded guilty today to one count of transmitting in interstate commerce a communication containing a threat to injure, speciall... ( expand article )



UK Music Copyright Law Basics by Barry D Walker
by noreply@blogger.com (Brian Scott)
17 Aug 2009 at 4:57am

Confused about UK Copyright law in regards to music? Well, this article is here to help you understand about UK copyright law and expell some of the myths surrounding it.

How Do I Copyright My Music?

Once you have created a piece of music it is YOUR copyright, you just have to prove the date. To do this there are several ways such as giving a copy of the track to your lawyer. You can also post th... ( expand article )



How to Stop Other Writers Stealing Your Book Or Film Idea - 5 Tips by Stephanie J. Hale
by noreply@blogger.com (Brian Scott)
10 Aug 2009 at 6:10am

Authors and scriptwriters are often worried that someone might steal their book or film idea. They become nervous once they start sending out their manuscript to agents or producers.

I usually offer a number of reassurances to writers who ask me about this. Here are some of the points to consider:

1. Date-stamped mail
A simple and legal way to safeguard your copyright is to send a copy of your man... ( expand article )



5 Tips to Determine Who Owns a Copyright by Justine Shoolman
by noreply@blogger.com (Brian Scott)
7 Aug 2009 at 5:14am

The rights granted through copyright law are very important to the owner of the copyright. As such, it is imperative to understand who the owner of the work is to determine who actually has the rights.

Tip 1: Creator is the Owner

As a general rule, the creator of the copyright (the author) is the owner. When there are several authors involved in the creation of a work, all authors are considered ... ( expand article )



The Duration of Copyright Explained by Justine Shoolman
by noreply@blogger.com (Brian Scott)
3 Aug 2009 at 7:45am

Could copyright get any more complicated? There are so many factors that play into the laws governing each work, and determining the duration of copyright is no exception.

As a general rule for countries who are signatories of the Bern Convention (over 100 countries are members of this convention), the minimum duration of copyright is 50 years after the death of the author. Some countries, howev... ( expand article )




 
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