Who owns the Manhattan skyline? One NYC agency thinks it does
The Port Authority in New York City claims an image of the city skyline used by a housewares purveyor infringes on the agency's assets and reputation.
Cash for Glass: MPAA dangles $500 for theater employees who rat out cam bandits
The recent detainment of an moviegoer wearing Google Glass wasn't a fluke – it's part of an MPAA program that offers theater works up to $500 for a catch.
Rap Genius goes legit (and makes music lobbyists happy)
Musicians' rights activist David Lowery has sharp words for Rap Genius, but the website may get back in his good graces as they continue licensing lyrics.
Forget the war over downloading music, the fight over reading it has begun and Rap Genius is in trouble
The NMPA recently sent takedown notices to fifty websites that reproduce song lyrics, including Rap Genius, the up-and-coming 'Wikipedia for Rap.'
Just when Aereo thought it was out, FilmOn pulled it back in
A D.C. District court has ruled FilmOn is in violation of copyright laws, which could lead it and rival Aereo to battle TV broadcasters at the Supreme Court
Spotify is being sued for letting you make playlists
Ministry of Sound, a dance music brand, has sued Spotify for allowing users to create and share playlists that replicate its compilation albums.
Buying a MakerBot Digitizer? 3D scanners come with copyright strings attached
MakerBot announced the availability of its Digitizer 3D Scanner, but not all objects can be scanned and printed equally. Copyright has a place in this game.
The latest victim of remix culture? You and your concert-made Vines
Vine is falling subject to some of the same problems that plagued early hip-hop and sampling, a DMCA issue that is once again rearing its ugly head.
Awesome new bill legalizes cell phone unlocking, ‘fixes’ the DMCA
The newly introduced Unlocking Technology Act of 2013 legalizes cell phone unlocking, jailbreaking, game console modding, and "fixes" the DMCA.
The Digital Self: Fight the man, buy a CD
The courts say it's illegal to re-sell digital goods like MP3s and ebooks. Here's how to fight back.
Meet the muzzled copyright crusader who believes laws are paralyzing progress
Former staffer for the House Republican Study Committee Derek Khanna goes on the record with Digital Trends to discuss cell phone unlocking, copyright law.
