Essays about: "Copyright Law, Internet"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 31 essays containing the words Copyright Law, Internet.

  1. 21. The IPRED law: A Study of how a Copyright Law Affects File Sharing on the Internet

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Liselotte Fors; Anna Zoubareva; [2010]
    Keywords : IPRED; peer-to-peer file sharing; intellectual property law; copyright infringement; moral behavior;

    Abstract : In order to draw a conclusion of whether IPRED has reduced peer-to-peer file sharing in Sweden, this thesis uses both a regression analysis of Swedish data on file sharing and the technique of difference-in differences between file sharing in Sweden and Finland. A smaller survey is utilized to give an understanding of why the specific outcome of the analyses occurred. READ MORE

  3. 22. The Legitimacy of the InfoSoc Directive - Specifically Regarding the Copyright Exceptions

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Johannes Schönning; [2010]
    Keywords : EG-rätt; Immaterialrätt; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : Det digitala samhällets utmaningar för EU:s upphovsrättsliga system är många. Med syftet att implementera WIPO:s internettraktater från 1996, samt att horisontellt harmonisera regelverket för upphovsrätt och närliggande rättigheter, antog EU år 2001 det mycket kritiserade InfoSoc-direktivet. READ MORE

  4. 23. The Future of Copyright: Digitisation and Fair Use in the Digital Millennium

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för handelsrätt

    Author : Johan Cronqvist; [2010]
    Keywords : European Business Law; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Fair use is a doctrine native to the U.S., but is with the introduction of the internet more than a decade ago now informally applied worldwide. It has become a potent tool for the digitisation of classic content, such as books and music. READ MORE

  5. 24. Music File Sharing : Genius Technology or Copyright Infringement?

    University essay from IHH, Rättsvetenskap

    Author : Solmaz Ebadi; Mirja Johansson; [2009]
    Keywords : Copyright; File Sharing; Music; Peer-to-peer networks; The Pirate Bay; Internet; Upphovsrätt; Fildelning; Musik; Peer-to-peer nätverk; The Pirate Bay; Internet;

    Abstract : Today’s technology of music file sharing in peer-to-peer networks is genius. Peer-to-peer are networks composed of several computers enabling files to be shared among users. A substantial part of the files shared constitute unlawful copies; uploading and downloading of such files infringes copyright legislation. READ MORE

  6. 25. The Legal Status of Domain Names : A Business Context

    University essay from IHH, Rättsvetenskap

    Author : Louise Davidsson; Sara Thulin; [2008]
    Keywords : Domain Names; Intangible Assets; Intellectual Property; Internet; IT-Law; Trade Marks; Domännamn; Immaterialrätt; Immateriella rättigheter; IT-rätt; Varumärken;

    Abstract : Domain names are still a relatively unknown occurrence and despite being a natural part in most people’s every-day life, there are few who reflect over their importance. The original function of domain names was merely to serve as technical addresses and to facilitate the locating of websites on the Internet. READ MORE