Dossier
online piracy
Coverage of online piracy in the Nexus archive.
- USTR’s Vietnam designation mistakes transition for failure
The US Trade Representative designated Vietnam as a Priority Foreign Country for intellectual property in the Special 301 Report, the first such designation in 13 years. The decision cites concerns including online piracy, counterfeiting, and inadequate border enforcement.
- Supreme Court makes it harder for music and movie makers to sue for online piracy
The Supreme Court dismissed Sony's lawsuit against Cox Cable, which accused the internet service provider of facilitating music piracy. The ruling limits the legal options available to creators to hold ISPs accountable for copyright infringement.