The UK Government is pushing for new legislation which would see Britons found guilty of web piracy facing a prison sentence up to a maximum of ten years.
Adidas ‘patent’ bid to block Puma trainers rejected by Court
Sportswear manufacturers Adidas and Puma are embroiled in a copyright infringement battle, after Puma announced a new running shoe range which Adidas claimed was too similar to its ‘Boost’ trainers.
Led Zeppelin to face copyright case over ‘Stairway to Heaven’
Founders of British rock band Led Zeppelin are to face a copyright infringement trial over the song ‘Stairway to Heaven’.
London High Court ruling could help broadcast rights holders tighten screws on unauthorised sharing of video clips via apps
A London High Court ruling could help sports broadcasters tighten the screws on mobile apps that enable users to share unauthorised video footage from TV broadcasts.
Software giant Oracle sues Google over Java copyright infringement
Computer programming powerhouse Oracle are seeking £6.53 billion in damages from Google, claiming that the internet giant has used its copyrighted Java systems in its Android mobile phones.