Blocking Orders due to Copyright Reasons violate Art. 16 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, as well as Art. 11, on freedom of expression and information.

Posted on 30 Sep 2015 by Fulvio Sarzana

Judgment of the OLG Cologne on network blocking (18 July 2014, 6 U 192/11) The decision of the Appellate Court of Cologne represents the first further development of principles laid down by the CJEU in UPC Telekabel Wien GmbH v. Constantin Film Verleih GmbH. The close assessment of various EU Directives is of particular interest. Read more about Blocking Orders due to Copyright Reasons violate Art. 16 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, as well as Art. 11, on freedom of expression and information.[…]

Italian Internet providers must block access to Popcorn Time, the Criminal Court of Genoa ordered today.

Posted on 31 Aug 2015 by Fulvio Sarzana

Italian Internet providers must block access to Popcorn Time, the Criminal Court of Genoa ordered today. The order affects three domain names including those of the most used forks. Whether the blockade will be very effective is doubtful as the applications themselves will still work. Branded a “Netflix for Pirates,” the Popcorn Timeapp quickly gathered Read more about Italian Internet providers must block access to Popcorn Time, the Criminal Court of Genoa ordered today.[…]

EU seeks views on the Satellite and Cable Directive

Posted on 26 Aug 2015 by Fulvio Sarzana

The European Commission is asking whether EU rules which define where and how satellite broadcasters and cable companies should clear copyright are up-to-date, in a public consultation launched today. It is also seeking views on the impact of extending these rules to cover broadcasters’ services (including TV and radio) provided over the Internet, This Read more about EU seeks views on the Satellite and Cable Directive[…]

Bloquer les sites pirates, une sacrée publicité.

Posted on 11 Jul 2015 by Fulvio Sarzana

Une nouvelle étude, réalisée par un chercheur de l’Université de Padoue, en Italie, fait état de la contre-productivité de la fermeture des sites en infraction au copyright. Ces conclusions vont dans le sens de l’étude réalisée récemmentpar le Centre de recherche associé de la Commission européenne. https://www.actualitte.com/article/monde-edition/les-mesures-de-blocage-des-sites-en-infraction-au-copyright-contreproductives/59414

COPYRIGHT REFORM, Exclusive document. MOTION FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT RESOLUTION ON COPYRIGHT.

Posted on 24 Jun 201524 Jun 2015 by Fulvio Sarzana

COPYRIGHT REFORM, Exclusive document. MOTION FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT RESOLUTION ON COPYRIGHT. Here is the first part of the exclusive document on Copyright Reform, that will be voted by the Plenary Assembly of the European Parliament on 9 July. The document is aimed at issuance of MOTION FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT RESOLUTION on the implementation of Read more about COPYRIGHT REFORM, Exclusive document. MOTION FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT RESOLUTION ON COPYRIGHT.[…]