Copyright stories
New Zealand has enacted a decisive anti-piracy bill prohibiting illegal file-sharing, despite major public outcry and the resurrection of blackout protests.
A UN report on the right to freedom of expression calls the denial of internet service a violation of civil rights.
NetHui 2011 aims to shape the future of digital society with discussions on cybercitizenship, cloud computing, and the internet's revolutionary potential.
Leaked US cable exposes pressure on NZ to amend copyright laws, revealing deep American interest in swift changes.
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Debunking IP ownership myths: Don't assume you own the fruits of others' labour without written agreements on intellectual property rights.
The fate of software patents hangs in the balance as New Zealand's Commerce Select Committee recommends scrapping their patentability, stirring global debate.
As promised, the draft negotiating text of the Anti-Counterfeiting<br />Trade Agreement (ACTA) has been released for public scrutiny.
The public is to get an official peek at the controversial,<br />and largely secret, ACTA negotiations later this week.
Thousands of New Zealanders have signed PublicACTA's petition urging the government to reconsider its role in the secretive ACTA copyright negotiations.
The controversial Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) negotiations roll on with the latest round of talks scheduled for April 12th-16th in Wellington.
MED clarifies Copyright Act changes won't apply to streaming sites like YouTube, only peer-to-peer file sharing from Sept 1.
Green MP Gareth Hughes questions Commerce Minister Simon Power over the human rights issues of the recently passed copyright amendment.
Deadline for submissions on contentious copyright law is today at 5pm; critics argue it infringes on civil rights.
Plans in place for a major push against those who infringe copyright, including acting on takedown requests within 24 hours.
Shona Foster from intellectual property lawyer James and Wells explains some of the basics of software patents.
YouTube extends its video upload limit from ten to fifteen minutes, citing improved content ID systems that bolster copyright protection.
Torrenting, often unfairly associated with illegal sharing, is a fast and free way to download movies, music, and more. Here's how to get started.
The goal of ACTA is to set a new, higher benchmark for intellectual property rights (IPRs) enforcement that countries can join on a voluntary basis.
