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The Real War Over Piracy.

Authors :
Parloff, Roger
Source :
Fortune; 10/27/2003, Vol. 148 Issue 9, p148-156, 6p, 4 Black and White Photographs
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

Reports on the ongoing battle over a 19 year-old court decision known as Sony Corp.of America v. Universal City Studios, or the Betamax case. How the decision allows the manufacturers of equipment to copy films and music absolved from copyright infringement; Changes in technology which has stirred the debate once again; Inability at the time for companies to prove a loss of income from piracy which has changed following the influence of Napster; Exploitation of loopholes which resulted from a ruling against Napster in July 2001; How some companies moved offshore to avoid the U.S. law; Consideration of the ongoing litigation to clarify who is responsible for piracy when downloading music and taping movies.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00158259
Volume :
148
Issue :
9
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Fortune
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
11096907