The 1709 Blog

In 1709 (or was it 1710?) the Statute of Anne created the first purpose-built copyright law. This blog, founded just 300 short and unextended years later, is dedicated to all things copyright, warts and all.

Sunday, 21 July 2013

What's NOT in a quote? The answer is: copyright infringement

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A few months ago this blog   reported  news of an interesting   lawsuit  that the owners of the rights to the literary works of   Willia...

The CopyKat - from Russia and Paris - with love

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A songwriter called Guy Hobbs has failed in his plagiarism claim against Elton John and his co writer Bernie Taupin, after the 7th U.S. Circ...
Friday, 19 July 2013

The Cuckoo’s Calling: Has J.K. Rowling created her most interesting character yet?

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"When is a famous author not a famous author? When he or she chooses to write under a pseudonym, of course. It is possible to think...
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Wednesday, 17 July 2013

FAPL wins Section 97A blocking order against live streaming services

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Now that it has become established practice for content owners to close down P2P sites from which illegal content is downloaded, the battl...
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Tuesday, 16 July 2013

French Public Consultation on TV Advertising

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The French legal regime applicable to television advertising, sponsorship and product placement is currently the subject-matter of a public ...

The CopyKat - furry, flexible, quick reflexes, sharp retractable claws, and teeth adapted to killing small prey

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Fashion and celebrity photographer Milton H. Greene was only 26 years old when he photographed Marilyn Monroe for Look magazine and he we...
Monday, 15 July 2013

What's going on in Europe? UK IPO needs you!

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Having enjoyed a truly dreamlike sunny weather in Cambridge, this blogger thought of concluding the day in glory by checking what was new o...

Visiting scholar: can you meet her?

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The 1709 Blog has learned that Costanza Honorati is on her way over to London at the beginning of August, where she will spend a few days ...
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