Spanish Jazz Club Wins Creative Commons Case
Andres Guadamuz reports on an interesting case from Spain involving a bar, copyright collective, and Creative Commons licensed music. The post Spanish Jazz Club Wins Creative Commons Case appeared...
View ArticleSpanish Parliament Passes New Private Copying Levy
Billboard describes the new levy – which covers MP3 players and USB memory cards – as a $46 million Christmas present to the music industry. The post Spanish Parliament Passes New Private Copying Levy...
View ArticleSpain Codifies Legal Right to Broadband
Reuters reports that Spain has followed the Finnish lead by codifying a legal right to broadband. All citizens will have the right to buy at least 1 MB at a regulated price. The post Spain Codifies...
View ArticleOpposition Mounts in Europe To Three-Strikes Proposals
Multiple reports today indicate that opposition is growing in Europe to plans for three-strikes policies that could lead to the termination of Internet access for some subscribers. In the U.K.,...
View ArticleSpain Introduces Website Shut Down Bill
The Spanish government has introduced a new bill that would enable judges to shut down a website allegedly involved in infringing activities. The new bill is a major change from a prior proposal that...
View ArticleECJ Advocate General Rules Spanish Levy May Violate EU Law
Bloomberg reports that the Advocate General Verica Trstenjak of the European Court of Justice has ruled that Spain's levy on blank CDs and DVDs may violate European law. The ruling is non-binding,...
View ArticleSpanish Ambassador to Canada Says IP Obstacle to Trade Deal
The Canadian Press reports that Spain's ambassador to Canada has identified intellectual property rights as a key stumbling block to a Canada – EU Trade Agreement. The post Spanish Ambassador to...
View ArticleEuropean Court of Justice Strikes Down Private Copying Levy
The European Court of Justice has ruled against a private copying levy in Spain, concluding that it cannot be “”imposed indiscriminately.” The post European Court of Justice Strikes Down Private...
View ArticleSpain’s Performing Rights Organization Raided By Anti-Corruption Police
The General Society of Authors and Publishers (SGAE), Spain’s performing rights organization (SOCAN equivalent), was raided late last week by anti-corruption police as part of an investigation into...
View ArticleU.S. Pressures Spain Into SOPA Style Law
Canadians are familiar with U.S. pressure on intellectual property laws, but it is worth remembering that we are not alone. The latest target is Spain, with new revelations of U.S. threats of...
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