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DMCA Exemption for DVD Remixes

Posted by  on 26 October 2012, 1:00 pm

The Organization for Transformative Works (OTW) announced that it has successfully obtained a DMCA exemption from the Librarian of Congress allowing noncommercial remix makers to use short clips from DVDs.

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Canada Adopts Controversial Copyright Laws

Posted by  on 3 July 2012, 11:30 am

The Government of Canada announced that the Copyright Modernization Act, Bill C-11 has received Royal Assent and is now the law of the land.

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IFPI Welcomes Copyright Term Extension

Posted by  on 12 September 2011, 1:00 pm

IFPI announced that it welcomes today’s decision by the European Union to extend the term of copyright protection offered to music performers and producers from 50 to 70 years.

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Government of Canada to Modernize Copyright Act

Posted by  on 2 June 2010, 6:08 pm

The Government of Canada announced that it has introduced legislation to modernize the Copyright Act. According to the statement, this legislation is intended to bring Canada in line with international standards and promote home-grown innovation and creativity.

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