The Battle between Microsoft and Google

With the advent of the Internet revolution, the latest and greatest corporate war is clearly between Google and Microsoft. While that is no surprise to anyone, there are some interesting aspects of this battle.

Are We Able to Completely Stop Software Piracy

Software piracy is the illegal reproduction and distribution of software applications, whether for business or personal use. While you may know that copying and/or distributing copyrighted software illegally is considered piracy, you may not be aware that even possession of software that has been illegally copied is piracy. There are actually many distinct types of software piracy, and familiarity with them can protect you from any connection, even if unintentional, to intellectual property theft.

The Impact of the Global Online Freedom Act If It Passes

Congress is notorious for avoiding contentious issues when it comes to legislation. One bill working its way through committee could slap major internet companies around in a big way.

Internet Law in 2007

As we start off the 2007 year, many in the web community probably have questions about what developments we can expect in web law in 2007. Well, the issues already appear to be coming together.

How To Avoid Legal Trouble From Trademark Infringement When You Buy A Domain Name

So you have a hot idea for a website, or maybe you want to capitalize on a hot new product that has just been released. There are some things that you will want to know first before you get yourself in a lot of hot water.

Protecting Your Website Legally From the Music Industry

Explains to website owners the potential risk of putting music on a website without the proper licensing.

Fair Use - When You Should Attribute Your Sources And When You Should Seek Copyright Protection

There is some confusion as to what constitutes plagiarism and fair use online. Particularly where blogs are concerned, it has become customary to borrow a few sentences of someone else's work if you add content and change it for the better and as long as you link back to the original source. While borrowing someone else's work may not always be copyright infringement, it may not be necessary or beneficial. Here are some guidelines with regard to using someone else's material and on seeking remedy for infringement of your own copyrighted material.

The CAN SPAM Act of 2003

The CAN SPAM Act of 2003 is an acronym for Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing Act which became effective January 1, 2004. The said legislation sets the requirements for commercial emails and as well the penalties for the violators.

Even Courts Rely on Mapquest

Unchallenged Mapquest results are routinely considered and relied upon by American courts.

Is Your Spouse Lying?

If you are in a situation where you feel that your partner or spouse is lying and cheating on you, it is up to you to take action and Computer Forensics can help.

Computer Generated Cross Stitch Charts and Patterns on eBay and Copyrights

Copyrights of computer generated cross stitch charts on ebay

The Implication of CALEA Compliance on Network Monitoring Services

CALEA compliance is very important when it comes to a network monitoring service. And, individual entities are required to review the regulations and then determine how the CALEA regulations apply to their business and network monitoring services.

Copyright Transfer or License - How You Can Share Your Copyright and Still Keep It

You can transfer the copyright to an image, either by selling it or giving it away. If so, you give up all rights that you had in the image as if you never took the photograph. But the only way to give up a copyright to an image is in writing. Even when copies of a photo are distributed, the photographer retains the copyrights to the image. If you give your client copies of the digital files, without more, you are not giving up your copyrights.

Copyrights IN Your Photographs

You take a picture of a city street. Look closely and you’ll see copyrighted material everywhere in your photo. The obvious copyrights are on the billboard, the newspaper stand and products in the store window. The less obvious copyrights are in the sculptural ornamentation of the lamppost, the patterned fabric of a woman’s skirt and the toy the kid is holding. You will never be able to track down all of these copyright owners to get their permission to use the photo. Are you out of luck if you want to use it commercially? Maybe not.