Google Book Search Settlement Agreement - A Perspective from Stanford University Libraries
by Mimi Calter
Stanford University Libraries
Current
Featured Cases 
- Columbia Pictures Industries Inc v. BunnellPlaintiffs filed a complaint against defendants for copyright infringement. Plaintiffs allege that defendants knowingly enable, encourage, induce and profit from massive online piracy of plaintiffs' copyright works through the operation of their TorrentSpy website.California Central District CourtFiled: February 23, 2006Plaintiff: Columbia Pictures Industries Inc, Disney Enterprises Inc, Paramount Pictures Corporation, Tristar Pictures Inc, Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation and others...; Defendant: Justin Bunnell, Forrest Parker, Wes Parker, Valence Media LLC, DoesLast Docket Report Change Found: May 5, 2009
- Apple Inc. v. Psystar CorporationPlaintiff Apple Inc. alleged that Defendant Psystar Corporation sold in commerce a computer named the OpenMac--subsequently changed to Open Computer--which runs a modified version of the Leopard operating system without authorization from Plaintiff and in violation of the terms of the Software License Agreement governing the use of Mac OS X software and Plaintiff's intellectual property., Defendant also provided direct copies and/or modified versions of Plaintiff's software updates.California Northern District CourtPlaintiffFiled: July 3, 2008Last Docket Report Change Found: May 5, 2009
- Joe Satriani v. Christopher Martin et alCalifornia Central District CourtCopyrightsFiled: December 4, 2008Plaintiff: Joe Satriani, Joe Satriani Defendant: Christopher Martin, Jonathan Buckland, Guy Berryman, William Champion, Capitol RecordsLast Docket Report Change Found: May 5, 2009
- A.V. et al v. iParadigms, LLCVirginia Eastern District CourtCopyrightFiled: March 27, 2007Plaintiff: A. V., K. W., E. N., M. N. Defendant: iParadigms, LLC Counter Defendant: A. V., K. W., E. N., M. N. Counter Claimant: iParadigms, LLCLast Docket Report Change Found: May 4, 2009
- Cambridge University Press et al v. Patton et alPublisher lawsuit against public university that makes electronic copies of course readings available to students without paying royalty fees.Georgia Northern District CourtCopyrightFiled: April 15, 2008Plaintiff: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge University Press and others... Defendant: Carl V. Patton, Ronald Henry, Charlene Hurt, J. L. AlbertLast Docket Report Change Found: May 3, 2009
Dockets
- Argus & Associates, Inc. v. Delmia Corporation et alMichigan Eastern District CourtCopyrightsFiled: May 5, 2009Plaintiff: Argus & Associates, Inc. Defendant: Delmia Corporation, Dassault Systemes, SA
- UMG Recordings Inc et al v. CarrollWashington Western District CourtCopyrightsFiled: May 5, 2009Plaintiff: UMG Recordings Inc, UMG Recordings Inc, Arista Records LLC, Arista Records LLC, Sony Music Entertainment and others... Defendant: Laura Anne Carroll
- UMG Recordings Inc et al v. ZoelleWisconsin Eastern District CourtCopyrightsFiled: May 5, 2009Plaintiff: UMG Recordings Inc, Atlantic Recording Corporation, Sony Music Entertainment Defendant: Nicholas Michael Zoelle
- BROADCAST MUSIC, INC. et al v. F&W, INC. et alPennsylvania Western District CourtCopyrightsFiled: May 4, 2009Plaintiff: BROADCAST MUSIC, INC., ESTATE OF TYRONE G. KERSEY, STATE ONE MUSIC AMERICA LLC, ZACHARY HOLT SMITH, KEN ADAMANY and others... Defendant: F&W, INC., LOUIS J. GRIPPO
- ChampBoat Series, LLC v. In2Focus Films, Inc. et alNorth Carolina Western District CourtCopyrightsFiled: May 4, 2009Plaintiff: ChampBoat Series, LLC Defendant: In2Focus Films, Inc., Jay Kriss
Legislation
- H. R. 848 - Performance Rights Act (02/04/2009)
- H. R. 801
- Fair Copyright in Research Works Act (02/03/2009) - H. R. 505 - To amend section 119 of title 17, United States Code, to allow the secondary transmission to any subscriber in State of Oklahoma ... (01/14/2009)
Regulations
- Copyright Office - Notice - Facilitating Access to Copyrighted Works for the Blind or Other Persons With Disabilities; Inquiry and Request for Comments; Public Meeting
Copyright Office, Library of CongressNoticeFacilitating Access to Copyrighted Works for the Blind or Other Persons With Disabilities;Inquiry and Request for Comments; Public Meeting ,17884 [E9-8865] LIBRARY OF CONGRESS Copyright Office Notice of... - Copyright Royalty Board - Proposed Rule - Recordkeeping for Use of Sound Recordings Under Statutory License
Copyright Royalty Board, Library of CongressProposed RuleRecordkeeping for Use of Sound Recordings Under Statutory License,15901-15904 [E9-7950] LIBRARY OF CONGRESS Copyright Royalty Board 37 CFR Part 370 [Docket No. RM 2008-7] Notice and... - Copyright Office - Notice - Meetings: Facilitating Access to Copyrighted Works for the Blind or Persons With Other Disabilities
Copyright Office, Library of CongressNoticeMeetings:Facilitating Access to Copyrighted Works for the Blind or Persons With Other Disabilities ,13268-13270 [E9-6637] LIBRARY OF CONGRESS Copyright Office Notice of Inquiry and Request for Comments on... - Copyright Office - Rule - Section 119 and Changes in the Consumer Price Index
Copyright Office, Library of CongressRuleSection 119 and Changes in the Consumer Price Index,12092-12093 [E9-6175] LIBRARY OF CONGRESS Copyright Office 37 CFR Part 258 [Docket No. RM 2009-2] Section 119 and Changes in the Consumer Price Index AGENCY:... - Copyright Office - Notice - Meetings: Exemption to Prohibition on Circumvention of Copyright Protection Systems for Access Control Technologies
Copyright Office, Library of CongressNoticeMeetings:Exemption to Prohibition on Circumvention of Copyright Protection Systems for Access Control Technologies ,10096-10097 [E9-4913] LIBRARY OF CONGRESS Copyright Office 37 CFR Part 201 [Docket No. RM...
Copyright Office
- Website Updates - Correction: Copyright Office to Examine "Phantom Signal" Phenomenon under Definition of "Cable System"
On December 12, 2007, the Copyright Office published in the Federal Register a notice of inquiry in Docket No. 2007-11, Definition of Cable System. The notice contained an error in the 2nd sentence of the 2nd paragraph of the "Address" section. The...
Copyright Law Review Articles
- SSRN Copyright Search - IP and Antitrust: Errands into the Wilderness, by Christina Bohannan
University of Iowa - College of Law and University of Iowa - College of Law (May 5, 2009) - SSRN Copyright Search - Doctrine of Sweat of the Brow, by Hailshree Saksena
affiliation not provided to SSRN (May 5, 2009) - SSRN Copyright Search - Unlocking IP to Stimulate Australian Innovation: An Issues Paper, by Graham Greenleaf
University of New South Wales - Faculty of Law (May 4, 2009) - SSRN Copyright Search - In the Shadow of Innovation, by Gaia Bernstein
Seton Hall University - School of Law (May 4, 2009) - SSRN Copyright Search - Taking TRIPS to India - Novartis, Patent Law, and Access to Medicines, by Janice M. Mueller
University of Pittsburgh - School of Law (May 4, 2009)
Copyright News
- EU to Hear Proposal for Cross-Border Net Copyright - New York TimesEU to Hear Proposal for Cross-Border Net Copyright
New York Times, United States - Kevin J. O'Brien
The complexity of national copyrights systems is one reason the BBC limits its iPlayer online video service to consumers in Britain, and why online retailers like Fnac in France sell only to holders of French credit cards. ...
EU to Consider Proposal on Pan-European Copyright LicenseDigital Media Wire
EU Consumer Guide Seeks To Spur, Protect Web UsersInformationWeek
EU to consider spam crackdownFinancial Times Bluhalo -Focus News all 15 news articles - New P2P Bills Focus on Security, Not Copyright - PC MagazineNew P2P Bills Focus on Security, Not Copyright
PC Magazine - Chloe Albanesius
by Chloe Albanesius In the wake of news reports that classified and confidential information is popping up on file-sharing networks worldwide, Congress on Tuesday tackled two bills intended to protect users from unlawful use of their information via ... - All Real Estate Is Local - Wall Street JournalAll Real Estate Is Local
Wall Street Journal
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All Real Estate Is LocalWall Street Journal Blogs all 7 news articles - Force behind copyright law dies - United Press International
Los Angeles TimesForce behind copyright law dies
United Press International
She was a heroine," said Marybeth Peters, the Library of Congress's register of copyrights. In 1977, Ringer, born in Lafayette, Ind., and never married, received the President's Award for Distinguished Federal Civilian Service, the highest honor for a ...
Barbara A. Ringer dies at 83; force behind copyright lawLos Angeles Times all 5 news articles - Feb. trial scheduled for case involving WIAA, WNA - Chicago TribuneFeb. trial scheduled for case involving WIAA, WNA
Chicago Tribune, United States
The Wisconsin Newspaper Association disagrees, saying the WIAA is acting on behalf of public schools and the wiaa's claims violate the Copyright Act that protects newspapers. Both sides have said they are willing to try and settle the issues.
Copyright Blog Posts
- The Blacklist Backlash
...decision to place Canada in the top rank of worst offenders with China, Russia and Thailand. Canada has stolidly refused to ape the US government in enacting a punishing law protecting the movie and music distributors. The Digital Millennium...by Michael Geist's Blog - Microsoft Wins Big Damage Award in Copyright Case
Howard Knopf points to a recent Federal Court case in which Microsoft was awarded $250,000 arising from copyright infringement of its software.by Michael Geist's Blog - Search Engine on the Special 301 Report
...301 report and the inclusion of Canada on the Priority Watch List. The show addresses many of the issues I've writing about over the past few days including the absurdity of including Canada on the Priority Watch List and the repurcussions for...by Michael Geist's Blog - Important article in p2pnet: Let us come together as a community to help Brittany Kruger defend herself from the RIAA
/**/ Important article from Jon Newton at p2pnet.net: Help Brittany beat the RIAA: I It's time for me to put my money where my mouth is. I've been writing about the cruelty inflicted by Vivendi Universal, EMI, Warner Music and Sony Music on the same...by Recording Industry vs The People - U.S. List Unfairly Tarnishes Canada's Digital Reputation
...findings. From a substantive perspective, it would be worth reminding U.S. officials that Canada is compliant with its international copyright obligations. In recent years, it responded to U.S. pressure by becoming one of the few countries to...by Michael Geist's Blog
Primary Materials
US Constitution
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Key Copyright Sites
Copyright Crash Course (U Texas)
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