Copyright Stories - Page 5

Australian Stories

Microsoft OEM reseller to pay $250,000 in damages for copyright infringement

One Australian reseller will pay $250,000 following an out of court settlement, while the courts have found in favour of Microsoft in a second case.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Oct 2016

Global Stories

Physical Security

Oracle vs Rimini Street - lessons for the ANZ channel

The US legal battle over software copyright could have consequences for vendors and providers here in Australia and New Zealand.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jan 2018

Film

Kim Dotcom film up for best documentary at Asia-Pacific Screen Awards

A film about entrepreneur and former MegaUpload founder Kim Dotcom is up for best documentary at this year's Asia-Pacific Screen Awards.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Nov 2017

Unified Communications

Premier League struggles to clamp down on illegal online highlights

Premier League faces uphill battle to curb illegal online goal sharing, too vast for current copyright laws, experts predict.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2014

Government

New dawn for New Zealand patent landscape

Wednesday, August 28 marked the biggest shake up in New Zealand's Intellectual Property landscape in more than 50 years...

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2013

Piracy

When good times go bad: Karaoke for a song nets jail term

Karaoke king in Rotorua jailed for copyright piracy, ending his tune-selling spree with a 4-month sentence and a fine.

By Donovan Jackson • 2 min read • Sat, 2nd Mar 2013

Government

PM slams govt spies in Dotcom case

John Key demands answers from the national's secretive intelligence agency over 'unlawful' acquisition of Megaupload case communications.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Sep 2012

Apple

An Apple a day keeps Samsung away

World's most valuable company seeks more damages from South Korean rival over alleged further design infringements.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 24th Sep 2012

Stories from Other Regions

Digital Entertainment

Facebook Rights Manager gets an upgrade as it cracks down on stolen video content

Facebook users who upload original video to Facebook have updated their tools to stop other people stealing, breaching copyrights & taking ad revenue.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Apr 2017

InternetNZ says TPP's 'digital locks' will stifle innovation

InternetNZ has made its submission towards the TPP Amendment Bill, saying the legislation will make copyright laws less fair and stifle innovation.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Jul 2016

EduTech

Understanding copyright for schools

Copyright describes a set of exclusive rights that are given to owners in relation to the creation of audio, image or video works, says NetSafe.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Oct 2015

InternetNZ on how the TPPA impacts internet policy

Changes to copyright law will be needed now New Zealand has signed the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement, according to InternetNZ.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Oct 2015

Government

In the innovative world... patent is a virtue

New Zealand's Commerce Minister, Craig Foss, has praised the modernisation of the country's patent laws, bringing them in line with international standards.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2014

Health Technologies

IT pros welcome passing of Patents Bill

The Institute of IT Professionals welcomes the near unanimous passing of the Patents Bill in Parliament, effectively removing software patents from New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2013

Schools

Students encouraged to mashup and remix digital content

Students have the opportunity to predict the future with the final round of DigitalNZ's Mix and Mash competition which closes in November.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Aug 2013

Information Communication & Technology

7 reasons why companies should monitor the competition's patents…

Companies eyeing the lead in the fast-paced tech race should vigilantly monitor rival patents - a strategy unlocking market insights and growth opportunities.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2013