Copyright
A creative solution to a common digital problem
More than a billion original works are now available to anyone to use thanks to Creative Commons, a global movement dedicated to legal online sharing. Mediawatch asks its global leader: is this…
AudioCopyright and wrong: Ageing law for a changing world
Mediawatch - Much of New Zealand's copyright law was written 23 years ago, so - following the National vs Eminem case in the High Court - we explore what is at stake now the law is up for review. Audio
Reconsidering the rights and wrongs of copying
An original work can now be copied and shared with anyone online in a matter of moments - thanks to the internet and digital technology. But that wasn't the case when our main copyright law was… Audio
Reconsidering the rights and wrongs of copying
An original work can now be copied and shared with anyone online in a matter of moments - thanks to the internet and digital technology. But that wasn't the case when our main copyright law was…
AudioMusic rights specialist backs National over 'Eminem Esque'
The National Party - which has been ordered to pay damages of $600,000 for breaching music copyright - is being ripped off, a music rights specialist says.
Did National act in good faith or steal Eminem's song?
The High Court ruling into the National Party's use of Eminem's song referenced Professor of Law James Boyle's work 'Theft! A History of Music'. He talks to John Campbell. Video, Audio
'Lose yourself' National, court rules
The National Party's use of the track 'Eminem Esque' breached copyright, the High Court has ruled. Audio
National Party told to pay $600,000 to Eminem over copyright
National Party loses case with Eminem. Copyright Lawyer Ben Cain has read the judgement. Audio
Book critic: Copyright in the Internet Age
Our book critic today is Elizabeth Heritage, a writer and book reviewer based in Wellington, who is discussing copyright in the age of the internet. She has also written an essay on this topic for the… Audio
National Party claims 'defy common sense' - Eminem's lawyer
The lawyer for US rapper Eminem's publishing company has told the court it should have no trouble finding the National Party's 2014 election campaign breached copyright. Video
Eminem copyright action wraps up in High Court
Eminem's lawyer said for the National Party's lawyer to say the work had a low degree of originality and parts of it were unoriginal defied commonsense. Audio
National Party witnesses give evidence at copyright trial
A woman who managed the National Party's 2014 election campaign has told a Court of assurances the party received about its use of music similar to a song by Eminem. Our Court reporter, Ann Marie May… Audio
Eminem's 'Lose Yourself' worth millions in fees, court told
A song by American rapper Eminem rang through the High Court in Wellington as part of its publisher's copyright case against the National Party.
Disney's fight to keep Mickey's copyright
Mickey Mouse is estimated to be worth more than $US6 billion a year to Disney, and the corporation fights hard to keep it that way. Audio
Knocking out the streamers
Sky TV and Duco Events prosecuted people for illegally streaming their live boxing bouts last year. In Australia, they’ve taken a more direct approach to dealing with those who don’t pay-per-view. Video, Audio
Knocking out the streamers
Sky TV and Duco Events prosecuted people for illegally streaming their live boxing bouts last year. In Australia, they’ve taken a more direct approach to dealing with those who don’t pay-per-view.
Video, AudioLiterary copyright in the age of the internet
Michael Wolfe tells Lynn Freeman the last decade has changed everything for writers. Audio
Date set for Eminem's NZ copyright case against National
The copyright case taken by the American rapper Eminem's publishers against the New Zealand National Party will finally be heard in court.
Who won an Olympic clash in court?
A wrangle over the right to run online video played out in court recently, while the Olympic Games played out in Rio. Has the outcome settled the question of who can show what without breaking the… Video, Audio
Who won an Olympic clash in court?
A wrangle over the right to run online video played out in court recently, while the Olympic Games played out in Rio. Has the outcome settled the question of who can show what without breaking the…
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