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Case summaries
UMG v. Veoh
SABAM v. Netlog
Legislative summaries
Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement ("ACTA")
Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act ("OPEN")
Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act ("CISPA")
Research questions
Copyright of X-Ray Images
The 9th Circuit and Works Published Without Formalities
Copyright of Images of Memorials in the US
Copyright of Images in German Postage Stamps
Sweat of the Brow
Copyright for Google Translations
Copyright Status Of Images Hosted On U.S. Government Websites
Linking: Some Legal Considerations
Section 2257 Record-keeping Requirements
Removal of Photos of Minors on Wikimedia Commons
MIDI Files and Derivative Works on Wikimedia Commons
Copyright status of a screenshot that contains copyrighted images
Summary of restored copyright under the URAA
Copyright and close paraphrasing
Copyright and NASA images
Copyright status of works originating from countries without copyright relations with the U.S.
Copyright and Pictorial Representations of Architectural Works
Copyright status of flags and logos from international organizations
Background on the moral right of integrity
Copyright status of utility items
Other documents
Board Training Presentation (Duties and Responsibilities)