Digital Copyright
Digital Copyright
Copyright policy needs to strike a careful balance. Large-scale copyright infringement undermines First Amendment values in promoting expression and threatens the growth of new media and e-commerce. At the same time, concern over copyright infringement does not justify policies that jeopardize the open architecture of the Internet or stifle innovation or legitimate free expression. In addressing the emerging challenges of digital copyright protection, CDT seeks solutions that preserve innovation, technological flexibility, and fair use.
Follow the latest CDT news with Press Releases, Events, and where we've been featured around the Internet.
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David Sohn will be speaking at the Practicing Law Institute's "Broadband and Cable Industry Law 2010" seminar in San Francisco Event: David Sohn will be speaking at the Practicing Law Institute's "Broadband and Cable... |
3/2/2010 | |
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Towards a kinder, gentler "three strikes" for file-sharers In the News: "Three strikes" may be controversial when applied to Internet disconnections for... |
2/1/2010 | |
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David Sohn will be speaking at the Practicing Law Institute's "Broadband and Cable Industry Law 2010" seminar Event: David Sohn will be speaking at the Practicing Law Institute's "Broadband and Cable... |
1/26/2010 | |
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Bono's Not So Beautiful Day Commentary: When a celebrity speaks about a cause of significant importance a lot of us listen. When that... |
Secondary Liability | 1/6/2010 |
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Can You 'Ban' People From the Internet? Commentary: Is it appropriate to "ban" someone from the Internet for downloading someone else's... |
12/4/2009 |
Policy Posts deliver in-depth analysis of current issues affecting the Internet. These documents are a leading resource for policy makers, the press, industry representatives, students, and others interested in legal and policy issues affecting the Internet.
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| Proposed I.P. Trade Agreement Sparks Alarm Due to Lack of Transparency | Since late 2007, the United States and a number of other countries, including Australia, Canada,... | International Copyright | 9/16/2008 |
| "Remote DVR" Ruling Could Raise Copyright Risks for Other Services | On March 22, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York issued a ruling blocking... | Secondary Liability | 4/6/2007 |
| CDT Highlights Broadcast Flag Issues in Advance of Possible Legislative Push | Creators of video content have raised concerns that as digital technology advances and network... | DRM/Watermarking/Filtering | 10/5/2005 |
| CDT Proposes Balanced Framework for Online Copyright Protection | The ongoing debate about the legal and technical means to protect copyright in the digital age has... | DRM/Watermarking/Filtering | 6/7/2005 |
| CDT, Tech Groups Urge High Court to Protect Internet Innovation | CDT and leading technology groups filed a friend-of-the-court brief before the U.S. Supreme Court... | Secondary Liability | 1/26/2005 |
Find all our latest testimony, papers, and other reports here.
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CDT Letter to DOJ - Task Force of Intellectual Property Enforcement Letter: Dear Attorney General Holder and Acting Deputy Attorney General Grindler: We are writing to... |
2/24/2010 | ||
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Letter to the President on ACTA Transparency Letter: We are writing to express our deep concerns about the lack of transparency and openness... |
Secondary Liability | 11/5/2009 | |
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Letter to US Trade Representative re: ACTA Internet Provisions Letter: |
International Copyright | 7/14/2009 | |
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Amicus Brief in AT&T/ASCAP ringtone licensing Brief: In an effort to squeeze additional royalty payments from the Carriers, ASCAP has invited this... |
7/1/2009 | ||
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NetCoalition Letter to US Trade Representative on ACTA transparency Letter: |
International Copyright | 5/12/2009 |