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European parliament committee approves controversial copyright reform
The European Parliament’s legal affairs committee this week approved controversial plans for copyright reform that…
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Industry stakeholders slam European Council copyright reform draft
Both public broadcaster organisation the EBU and a group representing authors of audiovisual works have…
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Cable Europe calls for ‘streamlined copyright clearance’ with content portability
Cable Europe has called on the European Parliament to improve the “legal framework for the…
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European Parliament waters down content portability plan
The European Parliament’s decision yesterday to restrict the scope of changes in copyright rules that…
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Facebook acquires IP specialist Source3
Facebook has acquired intellectual property specialist Source3 in a bid to clamp down on copyrighted…
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Pirates could face up to 10 years in prison under new UK rules
Individuals responsible for pirating TV shows could face up to 10 years in prison under…
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Illegal streaming boxes ‘threaten copyright progress’
Adapted set-top boxes that let users illegally stream premium content risk undermining recent progress in…
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Broadcasters slam new EC copyright plan to increase mobility
A body that represents European commercial broadcasters and international media groups has reacted unfavourably to new…
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IFTA raises concerns over EC copyright plans
The Independent Film & Television Alliance (IFTA) has raised fears over the European Commission’s Digital…
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BBC backs EU plan to make iPlayer accessible to Brits abroad
The BBC has welcomed the EU’s new cross-border copyright proposals, and said that government plans…