Intellectual Property

Apple remains the top target for patent trolls

With nearly US$150 billion in the bank, Apple finds itself in the envious position of having more cash on hand than it knows what to do with. Patent trolls have taken notice.

Privacy campaigners want review of Irish Facebook, Prism decisions

The group lacks the funds for lengthy litigation

Samsung claims Ericsson is demanding billions more for its patent licenses

Ericsson wants a block on Samsung products in the US

Software piracy discovered at the IRS

Gov’t watchdog report outlines disturbing patent battle directions

Patent trolls are an issue that needs to be addressed but here are many others

Privacy groups criticize proposed $8.5 million Google settlement

The money is meant for organizations who must use it to help protect privacy on the Internet

Copyright guru claims ‘fair use’ to fight YouTube takedown notice

A lecture by Lawrence Lessig was pulled down from YouTube for alleged copyright infringement

Downloading increases in the Netherlands despite Pirate Bay block, study finds

Increased use of legal channels is unlikely to be caused by the blockades, researchers said

Manning attorney vows to fight on, urges Obama to issue pardon

Lawyer: Manning cheered me up after sentencing, not the other way around

Bradley Manning sentenced to 35 years for classified document leaks

U.S. Army Pfc. Manning had faced up to 90 years in prison