French President Sarkozy Creates Government Agency To Fight Internet Piracy – French ISPs Will Now Police Their Networks
French President Sarkozy has signed an anti-piracy agreement that will create an independent government body which will police illegal file-sharing on the Internet. The new agency will have the power to issue a series of warning that could ultimately lead to the suspension or termination of internet subscriptions. The Memorandum of Understanding, signed in Paris by music producers, audiovisual producers, internet service providers and...
Apple Settles Audio / Video Technology Patent Lawsuit With Burst
After two years of legal haggling, Apple has agreed to settling a patent infringement lawsuit with Burst. Apple has agreed to license four Burst patents regarding audio / video technology in QuickTime, iTunes, iLife, and the iPod for $10 million big ones. Apparently, Microsoft didn’t get off so easily, and had to shell out $60 million beans to settle its suit with Burst.






