Tag: #copyright

Issa Bill Would Allow U.S. Courts to Order VPNs and ISPs to Block Foreign Piracy Sites

Rep. Darrell Issa's H.R.10364 would let federal courts designate 'foreign piracy sites' and order providers, including VPNs, to block U.S. access.

#copyright, #vpn, #internetpolicy, #siteblocking

Fifth Circuit Says Websites Don’t ‘Transmit’ Content They Direct Users to Fetch, Narrowing Direct‑display Liability

Appeals court adopts a “transmit requirement,” protecting common embedding and linking practices but remanding remaining factual issues.

#copyright, #dmca, #fifthcircuit, #linking

Networkgo Steps In, Revises Pickmos After Accusations It Copied Pokémon and Fan Art

Networkgo says it has taken over Pickmos' development and is revising the game after accusations it copied Pokémon, Palworld and fan artists' designs.

#gaming, #video-games, #copyright, #indie-games

Supreme Court Limits ISP Copyright Liability, Reverses $1 Billion Verdict Against Cox

Supreme Court narrows contributory copyright liability for ISPs, reversing a $1B jury award against Cox and setting a two‑path standard for intent.

#supremecourt, #copyright, #isp, #dmca