http://www.mail.com/subjects/863788-intellectual-property-violations.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.29/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/subjects/863788-intellectual-property-violations.html http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2129694-itc-bans-iphone-4-imports.html NEW YORK (AP) — A U.S. trade agency on Tuesday issued a ban on imports of Apple's iPhone 4 and a variant of the iPad 2 after finding the devices violate a patent held by South Korean rival Samsung Electronics. Because the devices are assembled in China, the import ban would end Apple's ability to sell them in the U.S. However, President Barack Obama has 6... Wed, 05 Jun 2013 06:24:35 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2129694-itc-bans-iphone-4-imports.html 2013-06-05T06:24:35Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2085870-us-judge-ore-dismisses-movie-pirating-lawsuit.html MEDFORD, Ore. (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed a movie company's Internet piracy complaint against 34 Oregonians, saying the company was unfairly using the court's subpoena power in a "reverse class-action suit" to save on legal expenses and possibly to intimidate defendants into paying thousands of dollars for viewing a movie that can be bought or rented for less than $10. Tue, 14 May 2013 21:37:49 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2085870-us-judge-ore-dismisses-movie-pirating-lawsuit.html 2013-05-14T21:37:49Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2045218-ny-court-artist-richard-prince-fairly-used-photos.html NEW YORK (AP) — Painter and photographer Richard Prince, whose works have sold for millions of dollars, did not violate copyrights with most of the paintings and collages he based on a photographer's published works, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday in a case closely watched within the art community. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhatta... Thu, 25 Apr 2013 23:39:16 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2045218-ny-court-artist-richard-prince-fairly-used-photos.html 2013-04-25T23:39:16Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1990970-ny-appeals-court-oks-aereo-live-television-service.html NEW YORK (AP) — An Internet company offering inexpensive live broadcast television feeds to computers, tablets and smartphones doesn't violate U.S. copyright law, a divided federal appeals court said Monday. The 2-to-1 ruling by the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals cleared the way for Aereo Inc.'s expansion of its $8-a-month service, which had been limit... Mon, 01 Apr 2013 21:14:32 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1990970-ny-appeals-court-oks-aereo-live-television-service.html 2013-04-01T21:14:32Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1964904-court-backs-student-textbook-copyright-case.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that textbooks and other goods made and sold abroad can be re-sold online and in discount stores without violating U.S. copyright law. The outcome was a huge relief to eBay, Costco and other businesses that trade in products made outside the U.S. In a 6-3 opinion, the court threw out a copyright infringeme... Tue, 19 Mar 2013 16:31:54 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1964904-court-backs-student-textbook-copyright-case.html 2013-03-19T16:31:54Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1925826-samsungs-1b-bill-apple-case-reduced-450m.html SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The two biggest — and bitterest — rivals in the smartphone market will have to endure another bruising trial after a federal judge ruled that jurors miscalculated nearly half the $1 billion in damages it found Samsung Electronics owed Apple Inc. for patent infringement. U.S. District Judge Lucy Koh wiped out $450 million from the verd... Sat, 02 Mar 2013 10:16:53 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1925826-samsungs-1b-bill-apple-case-reduced-450m.html 2013-03-02T10:16:53Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1917458-music-movie-industry-to-warn-copyright-infringers.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Internet users who illegally share music, movies or TV shows online may soon get warning notices from their service providers that they are violating copyright law. Ignore the notices, and violators could face an Internet slow-down for 48 hours. Those who claim they're innocent can protest — for a fee. For the first time since a spate of... Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:11:04 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1917458-music-movie-industry-to-warn-copyright-infringers.html 2013-02-27T00:11:04Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1916168-1st-time-1999-music-revenues-inch-up.html LONDON (AP) — More than a decade after online file swapping tipped the music industry into turmoil, record executives may finally be getting a sliver of good news. Industry revenue is up. A measly 0.3 percent, but it's still up. "We're on the path to recovery," said Frances Moore, whose International Federation of the Phonographic Industry put together th... Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:08:13 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1916168-1st-time-1999-music-revenues-inch-up.html 2013-02-26T16:08:13Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1915214-net-providers-warning-illegal-downloads.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Internet users who illegally share music, movies or television shows online could soon receive warning notices from the nation's five major Internet service providers. The Copyright Alert System, organized by the recording and film industry, is being activated this week to target consumers using peer-to-peer software. Under the new syste... Tue, 26 Feb 2013 00:05:14 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1915214-net-providers-warning-illegal-downloads.html 2013-02-26T00:05:14Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1908634-under-armour-sues-nike-trademark-infringement.html NEW YORK (AP) — Under Armour Inc. wants to protect its "I will" catchphrase. The athletic clothing maker, based in Baltimore, has filed a trademark infringement suit against Nike Inc., claiming its rival has inappropriately used variations of the phrase in its marketing. Under Armour says that since late last year, Nike, based in Portland, Ore., has launc... Fri, 22 Feb 2013 19:00:19 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1908634-under-armour-sues-nike-trademark-infringement.html 2013-02-22T19:00:19Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1899116-high-stakes-fight-soybeans-high-court.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Vernon Hugh Bowman seems comfortable with the old way of doing things, right down to the rotary-dial telephone he said he was using in a conference call with reporters. But the 75-year-old Indiana farmer figured out a way to benefit from a high-technology product — soybeans that are resistant to weed-killers — without always paying the h... Tue, 19 Feb 2013 14:40:53 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1899116-high-stakes-fight-soybeans-high-court.html 2013-02-19T14:40:53Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1859910-lohan-seeks-1m-company-fashion.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lindsay Lohan sued her former collaborators on a clothing line on Thursday, seeking more than $1.1 million and renewed control of the brand's trademarks. The lawsuit claims a clothing manufacturer who previously worked with Lohan continues to sell items under the actress' 6126 Collection, which started out as a legging brand and had amb... Thu, 31 Jan 2013 19:10:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1859910-lohan-seeks-1m-company-fashion.html 2013-01-31T19:10:00Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1857888-judge-mulls-request-to-cut-damages-samsung-case.html SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — It's a billion-dollar intellectual property question that has yet to be answered: Will a $1.05 billion damage award against Samsung Electronics Inc. remain intact? After losing a major copyright case to Apple Inc. over smartphone technology, Samsung asked U.S. District Judge Lucy Koh to reduce the award by as much as $600 million. But... Wed, 30 Jan 2013 23:02:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1857888-judge-mulls-request-to-cut-damages-samsung-case.html 2013-01-30T23:02:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1855456-judge-rejects-apples-patent-award-demands.html SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal judge late Tuesday rejected Apple Inc.'s demand to increase the $1.05 billion in damages a jury ordered Samsung Electronics Inc. to pay its fiercest rival in the smartphone market. U.S. District Judge Lucy Koh also rejected demands from both companies to conduct another trial on different issues over claims that Samsung unfa... Wed, 30 Jan 2013 03:57:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1855456-judge-rejects-apples-patent-award-demands.html 2013-01-30T03:57:00Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1841248-review-mega-sharing-service-lacks-versatility.html NEW YORK (AP) — New Zealand entrepreneur Kim Dotcom — still wanted by U.S. authorities on allegations of copyright infringement — launched a new online service this week for storing and sharing files. Staying true to his outsized personality and reputation for excess, Dotcom unveiled the Mega service with great fanfare, renting a helicopter and hiring act... Wed, 23 Jan 2013 19:32:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1841248-review-mega-sharing-service-lacks-versatility.html 2013-01-23T19:32:00Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1832680-indicted-megaupload-founder-opens-sharing-site.html SYDNEY (AP) — Indicted Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom launched a new file-sharing website that promises users greater privacy and defies the U.S. prosecutors who accuse him of facilitating massive online piracy. The colorful entrepreneur unveiled the "Mega" site ahead of a lavish gala and news conference at his New Zealand mansion on Sunday night, the anni... Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:27:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1832680-indicted-megaupload-founder-opens-sharing-site.html 2013-01-21T00:27:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1833410-legal-fight-calming-technique-lacks-harmony.html FAIRFIELD, Iowa (AP) — The followers of a meditation practice that has roots in ancient India say it's simple: Close your eyes, silently repeat a mantra and relax. But a dispute among rivals for control over its teaching is anything but peaceful, featuring personal attacks, aggressive lawyering and accusations of improper business practices. The feud pits... Sun, 20 Jan 2013 16:46:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1833410-legal-fight-calming-technique-lacks-harmony.html 2013-01-20T16:46:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1806676-tv-over-internet-service-expands-despite-lawsuits.html NEW YORK (AP) — The Barry Diller-backed Internet company that challenged cable and satellite TV services by offering inexpensive live television online plans to expand beyond New York City this spring. In the wake of a federal court ruling that tentatively endorsed its legality, Aereo will bring its $8-a-month service to Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, Was... Tue, 08 Jan 2013 23:39:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1806676-tv-over-internet-service-expands-despite-lawsuits.html 2013-01-08T23:39:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1789264-china-court-orders-apple-to-pay-rights-dispute.html BEIJING (AP) — A Chinese court has ordered Apple Inc. to pay 1.03 million yuan ($165,000) to eight Chinese writers and two companies who say unlicensed copies of their work were distributed through Apple's online store. The Beijing No. 2 Intermediate People's Court ruled Thursday that Apple violated the writers' copyrights by allowing applications contain... Fri, 28 Dec 2012 07:33:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1789264-china-court-orders-apple-to-pay-rights-dispute.html 2012-12-28T07:33:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1781182-nokia-rim-settle-disputes-patent-pact.html HELSINKI (AP) — Nokia Corp. and Canadian smartphone rival Research In Motion have agreed on a new patent licensing pact which will end all existing litigation between the two struggling companies, the Finnish firm said Friday. The agreement includes a "one-time payment and on-going payments, all from RIM to Nokia," Nokia said, but did not disclose "confid... Fri, 21 Dec 2012 16:05:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1781182-nokia-rim-settle-disputes-patent-pact.html 2012-12-21T16:05:00Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1778094-google-to-sell-motorola-235-billion.html SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google is selling Motorola Mobility's TV set-top business for $2.35 billion, lightening the load that the Internet search leader took on earlier this year when it completed the biggest acquisition in its history. The cash-and-stock deal announced late Wednesday will turn over Motorola's set-top division to Arris Group Inc., a relative... Thu, 20 Dec 2012 00:57:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1778094-google-to-sell-motorola-235-billion.html 2012-12-20T00:57:00Z