Ad Blocking Infringes Copyright? Ancient Sony Cheat Lawsuit May Prove PivotalAndy Maxwell, 29 Jul 09:29 AM The promise that pretty much everything i
 | The promise that pretty much everything is available for free on the internet was one of the key driving forces behind surging uptake at the end of the century. The reality was more nuanced, of course. The marketing and framing of this utopian vision relied on the relative naivety of most internet users. None were strangers to adverts appearing on TV, radio or in print, so the concept needed no explaining. That advertising online wasn't so passive, and over the next two decades would in some cases become an abusive, privacy-destroying nightmare, certainly wasn't mentioned up front as part of the deal. The revelation that adverts could be blocked edged into the mainstream around 15 years ago and developed into an industry in its own right. Easy to install, the AdBlock browser extension grew in popularity along with its rivals, leading to publishers of all kinds questioning their business models and whether 'free' even had a future. Axel Springer Takes on Eyeo GmbH German publisher ...Read More | When it comes to the protection of its intellectual property rights, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is notoriously uncompromising. Hardly a surprise given the role the brand and other rights play in this global sporting event. Non-Profits Always Worry About Piracy With piracy always a concern to those at the top of the multi-billion dollar non-profit Olympic pyramid, those fears naturally filter down to other non-profit entities involved every four years. Joining the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and International Paralympic Committee (IPC) is the Paris Organizing Committee for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games (COJOP2024). In keeping with tradition, these bodies have been closely monitoring the piracy situation, with French news outlet L'Informe suggesting that a list of problematic pirate sites and services was already being prepared in April. Action in Paris In mid-July, the IOC, IPC and COJOP2024, commenced legal action against the leading French ISPs. T...Read More |
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