Should Australia Tax Big Tech to Save Journalism?

Australia is debating taxing platforms like Google & Meta to fund journalism. Explore the proposals, their impact on journalism, and lessons from other countries. Should Australia Tax Big Tech to Save Journalism? Australia is once again debating how to deal with the growing power of tech giants like Google and Meta — and how to … Read more

VG Media Arbitration Ruling on Ancillary Copyright Law

German Arbitration Board rejects VG Media’s revenue demands against Google, citing unreasonable tariffs. Understand how ancillary copyright law affects publishers and news aggregators. After several closed negotiations, the competent arbitration board at the German Patent and Trademark Office deemed the demands of some German press publishers, such as Springer, against Google to be excessive and … Read more

German Revision of Ancillary Copyright Law Explained

Introduction: A New Line in the Sand Germany is once again at the forefront of the copyright debate — and this time, the battleground is the humble news snippet. In a move that’s raising eyebrows in both publishing and tech circles, the Federal Ministry of Justice has proposed a revision to the ancillary copyright law … Read more

Understanding Presumably Permitted Uses in Copyright Law and Upload Filters

Explore how copyright law impacts platforms like YouTube and Facebook, upload filters, user rights, and the balance between creators and exploiters. Learn the key challenges and solutions in the digital copyright landscape. The Concept of “Presumably Permitted Uses” on Facebook and YouTube in Copyright Law As digital content creation flourishes on platforms like Facebook and … Read more

Legal Dispute Between RTL and Shift TV: Understanding Copyright Challenges in the Digital Age

“Explore the legal conflict between RTL and Shift TV, as the broadcaster challenges online video recorders and their impact on ancillary copyrights. Learn about the shifting media landscape and its implications for content distribution and copyright law.” The Legal Dispute Between Shift TV and RTL: A Battle Over Ancillary Copyrights In the past, there were … Read more

Copyright infringement online

Copyright and Online Piracy in Albania Understanding copyright and the challenges of infringement is becoming increasingly important in a world where digital content is widely shared and consumed. Today, Albania is home to various organizations that are dedicated to protecting copyright using complex legal frameworks approved by the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of … Read more