Category: Copyright Infringement

The U.S. Supreme Court heard a landmark case on the copyright first sale doctrine and foreign-manufactured goods. Here’s what was at stake and how it was decided.

The Copyright Office ruled that jailbreaking cell phones is legal under the DMCA but did not extend the exemption to tablets. Here’s what the decision means.

A web host was held liable for contributory copyright infringement based on user-uploaded content. Here’s what the ruling means for platform and hosting liability.

The Copyright Alert System introduced a six-strike warning process for alleged online infringers. Here’s how the system worked and what it meant for internet users.

Publishing someone’s private or embarrassing photographs without consent can create legal liability. Here’s how copyright and privacy law protect individuals from unauthorized publication.

Microsoft issued DMCA takedown notices targeting leaked Windows 8 beta content. Here’s what the notices revealed about how companies protect pre-release software.

A copyright infringement case involving movie downloading proceeded to trial, a rare outcome in mass BitTorrent litigation. Here’s what happened in court.

YouTube updated its copyright infringement policies affecting how strikes and takedowns work for creators. Here’s what changed and how it affects content creators.