February 1, 2012

Enforcement News

Stolen Software: Piracy Hits More Than Movies and Music (PCMag)
SIIA's anti-piracy program featured in article that recognizes the negative impact piracy has on the software industry.

Entertainment Lobby Claims Google, Bing Send Users to Illegal Music Files (paidContent)
Google and other search engines "overwhelmingly" direct music fans to illegal copies of copyrighted tracks online, a coalition of entertainment industry groups has told the government.

Ukraine Shuts Down Leading File-Sharing Site (Associated Press)
Ukrainian authorities have shut down a popular file-sharing website saying it violates copyright laws, officials said Wednesday.

Next Frontier in Piracy: Downloading Physical Objects to Your 3D Printer (Time)
Pirate Bay has announced a new category called "Physibles" that houses digital files that can be downloaded and used in conjunction with 3D printers to print out actual, physical objects.

mophie Awarded Significant Judgment in Piracy Case (PRNewswire)
Federal Judge Rules in Favor of Company and Against Counterfeit Seller

IP Policy News

European Parliament's ACTA Monitor Quits in Protest (The Washington Post)
The European Parliament's independent monitor for the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) resigned Friday in protest after 22 European Union member states signed the anti-piracy treaty Thursday.

Where Does the Anti-SOPA Movement Go Next? (Salon)
A short history of the anti-copyright movement along with thoughts on what their next steps should be.

Obama wants Hollywood, Silicon Valley to 'come together' on SOPA (CNET News)
Obama Seeks Compromise on Anti-Piracy Legislation

Swedish high court scuttles Pirate Bay appeal (CNET News)
Three of The Pirate Bay's founders won't be able to argue their case before the Sweden Supreme Court.