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# Phonograms
EU court says hotels should pay royalties for in-room TVs
Hoteliers in Ireland have called the ruling “outrageous”.
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Mar 15th 2012, 3:04 PM
# Daily Fix
The Daily Fix: Monday
All the day’s big stories, plus any bits and pieces you may have missed…
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Mar 5th 2012, 7:55 PM
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…
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Mar 5th 2012, 4:50 PM
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.
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Feb 29th 2012, 4:47 PM
# MegaUpload
Megaupload faces extra fraud and copyright charges
The company behind the shut-down file-sharing website Megavideo will now face additional charges of wire fraud and criminal copyright infringement.
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Feb 19th 2012, 2:24 PM
# Daily Fix
The Daily Fix: Thursday
Your evening round-up of the day’s biggest news stories, plus the bits you may have missed…
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Feb 16th 2012, 8:00 PM
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…
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Feb 16th 2012, 4:41 PM
# Acta
Bulgarian minister pushes for delay on ACTA ratification
Bulgaria may join the growing list of EU countries delaying their ratification of the controversial ACTA legislation…
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Feb 14th 2012, 9:33 PM
# UN
'Internet freedom' is Government priority, Gilmore tells UN
The Tánaiste’s words to the Security Council come days after a controversy over the strengthening of online copyright legislation.
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Feb 9th 2012, 9:02 PM
# Pornography
Filesharing defendant tells court: 'You can't put copyright on porn'
A Californian defendant being sued for illegally downloading a porn film puts forward a novel legal defence.
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Feb 7th 2012, 4:56 PM
# Anonymous
Government website passwords obtained by Anonymous hacker
A ‘hacktivist’ from the Anonymous movement accesses and publishes website passwords of staff of the Department of Foreign Affairs.
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Feb 1st 2012, 10:21 PM
# Copyright
Dáil to discuss proposed 'Irish SOPA' legislation next Tuesday
TDs will give statements on the proposed legislation being prepared by Seán Sherlock for 50 minutes next Tuesday evening.
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Jan 27th 2012, 5:14 PM
# Copyright
Sherlock agrees to full Dáil debate before signing online copyright law
Seán Sherlock has committed not to signing his proposed new law on online copyright without first holding a Dáil debate on it.
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Jan 27th 2012, 12:16 AM
# Acta
Poland signs ACTA copyright treaty amid protests
Protesters rallied in the cities of Poznan and Lublin to express their anger over the treaty, while both conservative and liberal lawmakers voiced dissatisfaction.
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Jan 26th 2012, 8:28 PM
# In full
VIDEO: Today's Dáil discussion on the controversial 'Irish SOPA'
Miss today’s debate? Never fear – we’ve got the full video of the discussion between Seán Sherlock and Catherine Murphy here.
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Jan 26th 2012, 5:03 PM
# sopa ireland
Sherlock still committed to signing 'imminent' copyright law
Sean Sherlock says he remains committed to implementing new laws, but is “personally” willing to consider primary legislation.
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Jan 26th 2012, 4:08 PM
# sopa ireland
In full: Seán Sherlock's draft proposals for online copyright law
The full text of the draft Statutory Instrument, being prepared by Sean Sherlock, on online copyright law.
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Jan 26th 2012, 12:38 PM
# sopa ireland
Ireland’s ‘SOPA’ legislation: The big arguments for and against
New laws to protect online copyright holders are proving controversial. We’ve brought together the key arguments from players on either side…
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Jan 26th 2012, 7:00 AM
# Internet
EMI Vice President comes out against SOPA and ACTA
The VP of EMI’s Urban Promotions says that the best way to tackle piracy is not to introduce bills like ACTA or SOPA – but to simply provide better service.
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Jan 25th 2012, 9:17 PM
Voices
Column: A response to Sean Sherlock's Drivetime interview on #SOPAIreland
Paul Quigley, founder of news story-tracking website Newswhip, analyses the arguments made by the junior minister yesterday in favour of a new online copyright law.
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Jan 25th 2012, 8:15 PM
# Piracy
In full: Seán Sherlock's full briefing note on copyright protection
This is the text of a full briefing note distributed by Seán Sherlock to members of the Oireachtas this evening.
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Jan 25th 2012, 6:31 PM
# Piracy
Sherlock open to Dáil debate on plans for online piracy law
Junior minister Seán Sherlock says he will participate in a full debate on the plans for a controversial Statutory Instrument.
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Jan 25th 2012, 2:34 PM
# sopa ireland
Government has 'no intention' of restricting internet freedom - Sherlock
Minister of State Sean Sherlock has said this evening that the Government does not intend to introduce “SOPA-type legislation” in Ireland.
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Jan 24th 2012, 9:35 PM
Voices
Everything you need to know about Ireland's SOPA
Solicitor and chairman of Digital Rights Ireland TJ McIntyre explains exactly what we know about proposed legislation to block website accused of infringing copyright – and what we don’t know.
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Jan 24th 2012, 6:00 PM
# SOPA
Wikipedia joins 'internet blackout' protest against SOPA
The future of the controversial bill SOPA looks uncertain after White House criticism, but the protest is going ahead.
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Jan 17th 2012, 9:00 AM
# Explainer
Reddit, Boing Boing plan website blackout over SOPA - but what is it?
A number of high-profile sites are ‘going dark’ this Wednesday over proposed anti-piracy legislation.
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Jan 16th 2012, 1:25 PM
# Daily Fix
The Daily Fix: New Year's Day
The first day of 2012: peace prize for the McAleeses, the Phoenix Park has a big birthday, testing times in Iran, Titanic memories and a sneak peek at what will be hot in 2012…
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Jan 1st 2012, 7:30 PM
# Copyright
What will happen to Amhrán na bhFiann in 2012?
The copyright expires on Amhran na bhFiann, the Irish national anthem, tomorrow – 70 years after its writer’s death. One TD says she does not want to see it used “as a jingle in an ad”.
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Dec 31st 2011, 2:20 PM
# James Joyce
Joyce copyright lifted from tomorrow
The copyright on the works of James Joyce expires on 1 January 2012 – meaning that for the first time, his published and unpublished writings will be in the public domain.
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Dec 31st 2011, 12:43 PM
# Three Strikes
'Massive blow' to music industry as Eircom anti-piracy measures rejected
The broadband firm’s ‘three strikes’ system has reportedly been struck down in a move described as ‘highly significant’ for internet users.
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Dec 18th 2011, 1:28 PM
# China
Apple may be forced to rename iPad in China after court ruling
A Chinese court says another company registered the ‘iPad’ name in 2000 – meaning Apple may be forced to rename the unit there.
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Dec 7th 2011, 1:38 PM
# Italy
What you need to know about proposed Italian copyright law
Silvio Berlusconi’s party wants anyone ACCUSED – by anyone – of breaking copyright to be banned from the internet…
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Sep 22nd 2011, 10:59 AM
# Marvel Comics
Judge rules that Spider-man and co. belong to Marvel Comics
The heirs of artist Jack Kirby had attempted to terminate Marvel’s copyrights over several characters, including Iron Man and the Incredible Hulk.
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Jul 28th 2011, 10:22 PM
# Bloomsday
Ulysses to be celebrated with a flash mob in Dublin
The copyright restriction on Ulysses will be lifted next year, meaning an expansion of Bloomsday celebrations. If you can’t wait for the flash mob, this year’s Bloomsday will see a “tweading” of the book on Twitter.
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Jun 8th 2011, 2:19 PM
# Twitter
Twitter launching photosharing service - report
According to the site TechCrunch, Twitter has a new plan in the works to introduce its own photosharing service.
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May 30th 2011, 9:12 PM
# G8
Zuckerberg says Facebook is not going underage
The founder of the social networking site says his comments about opening the site to under-13s were taken out of context. He’s part of a team addressing today’s G8 summit on internet issues.
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May 26th 2011, 11:52 AM
# Rihanna
Rihanna being sued by David LaChapelle over S&M video
The photographer is suing Rihanna for the “willful, wanton and deliberate” infringement of his copyright – claiming she used imagery derived from his work in her controversial new video.
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Feb 16th 2011, 1:11 PM
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