IP VIOLATION AND IMMEDIATE BAN ON DOWNLOADING IN THE NETHERLANDS
The amount of the levy payable for making private copies of a protected work may not take unlawful reproductions into account
The European Copyright Directive* permits Member States to lay down an exception to the exclusive reproduction right of holders of copyright and related rights so that private copies may be made (the private copying exception). It also provides that Member States which decide to introduce such an exception into their national law are required to provide for the payment of ‘fair compensation’ to copyright holders in order to compensate them adequately for the use of their protected works or …
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HARRY POTTER AND THE BATTLE OVER COPYRIGHT LAWS
Can the author come up with a legal spell to prevent the publishing of a HP encyclopedia?
J.K. Rowling is the renowned author of the famous fantasy books about the life of wizardry student Harry Potter. Since the release of the first book in 1997, the series have gained huge popularity worldwide. The books have spawned a series of Potter movies, Potter video games and themed merchandise. The commercial success of the Potter brand has made Rowling one of the highest-earning authors in history. Like with many popular and commercially successful products, there are …
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