Italian Version of the Copyright Directive Bans All Copyrighted Content Online

Under the finalized Copyright Directive law passed in the European Union, Member States have a maximum of two years to implement the new legislation in their respective countries. Speaking about the new bill, and the controversial Article 13 – now Arti…

Germany Vows to Prevent the Copyright Directive’s Upload Filters ‘as Far as Possible.’

Will Germany succeed in preventing the Copyright Directive’s undefined ‘upload filters?’ You probably already know the story by now. Last month, in a landmark vote, the European Parliament approved the controversial Copyright Directive.  348 Members of…

The European Council Gives Final Approval to the Copyright Directive

Last month, as critics decried “a dark day for internet freedom,” major rightsholders and copyright organizations hailed a major victory in Europe. In a landmark vote, the European Parliament approved the Copyright Directive.  This includes two controv…

French Culture Minister Pledges to Implement Article 13 Within a Matter of Months

France won’t waste any time implementing the Copyright Directive and Article 13.   In addition, the country will also implement a piracy website blacklist. Last week, the European Parliament approved the Copyright Directive.  This includes two controve…

“A Dark Day for Internet Freedom” — European Parliament Approves the Copyright Directive

Dubbed “a dark day for internet freedom,” multiple copyright organizations have praised the Copyright Directive’s passing. In a landmark vote, the European Parliament has approved the Copyright Directive.  This includes two controversial measures – Art…

Anti-Article 13 Petition Reaches Over 5 Million Signatures

Not too many people remain ecstatic about the Copyright Directive and its two controversial measures – Article 11 (the link tax) and Article 13 (copyright filters). Several weeks ago, the Copyright Directive – and the controversial Article 13 measure –…

A2IM CEO takes aim at ‘corporations’ for ‘a nuclear fury of anti-copyright pressure’ over Article 13

Richard James Burgess weighs in on Copyright Directive debate
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Over 200 creative sector associations call on European Parliament to adopt Copyright Directive

Signatories include IMPALA, BUMA, CISAC and others
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Ahead of Crucial Vote, Over 200 Organizations Sign Open Letter in Support of the Copyright Directive

Major creative organizations have banded together in support of the Copyright Directive and Article 13. After seemingly hitting a brick wall several months ago, the Copyright Directive – which includes the controversial Article 13 measure – cleared ano…

The Copyright Directive Clears Another Major Legal Hurdle in the EU

Bad news for Article 13 critics – the Copyright Directive keeps gaining traction in Europe. While indie artists were busy fighting labels and publishers in Europe, France and Germany seemingly saved the Copyright Directive. After hitting a brick wall i…