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Hollywood Profits v. Technological Progress.

Authors :
Ben-Atar, Doron
Source :
Chronicle of Higher Education. 4/1/2005, Vol. 51 Issue 30, pB24-B24. 1p.
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

Focuses on the intention of the film and music industry to hold companies that develop peer-to-peer (P2P) computer programs in the U.S. responsible for the violation of copyrights by end users. Lawsuit filed by MGM Studios Inc. against Grokster Ltd. and other software companies that develop P2P file sharing programs; Use of P2P technology in reproducing unlicensed copies of music and film releases; Information on the intellectual-property legislation in the country.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00095982
Volume :
51
Issue :
30
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Chronicle of Higher Education
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
16657713