BL10: CUFADM02A Posting: Finding / Describing a Copyright, Licensing or Intellectual Property

-Search Engine: www.bbc.co.uk
-Search Terms: copyright dispute case
-Zomba Records had alleged that MP3.com, a unit of the French media giant Vivendi Universal, had infringed its artists' copyright on its MyMP3.com service.

1. The service allowed users to create a virtual locker of CDs, enabling people to listen to them from any computer.
2. Zomba claimed that MP3.com did not pay royalties to the artists whose music was involved.
   
   -The two parties have now settled the dispute and have established a licensing arrangement in order to work together in future, although the terms have yet to be revealed.
   
   -MP3.com said it was pleased the case with Zomba had been settled, particularly since its stated aim since its buy-out by Vivendi, is to run a legitimate service.

BL7: CUFADM02A Posting: Editing My Link List and Adding a Posting to a Student’s Blog

1. What is the Website Title and Website Address of the Blogger Help Topic “How do I edit my link list”?
How do I edit my link list?
http://help.blogger.com/bin/answer.py?answer=41427&topic=8920

2. Confirm that you have linked my Teacher Blog and two other Student Blogs – Add the Blog Title and Blog Address for each
Pauline Fountain: Teacher Blog: CUFADM02A 0206
http://pfountaincufadm02a0206.blogspot.com

Mike Free Student Blog
http://mikefree0206.blogspot.com/

Zaida Stefano’s Student Blog
http://zstefanocufadm02a0206.blogspot.com


3. Confirm that you have added a Comment to the “BL1 > Part 1: CUFADM02A Posting: About Me” posting on one of the Student Blogs in your Link List. Provide the following details i.e. Student Blog Title, Student Blog Address, Date and Time you added the Comment, Link to your Comment
Zaida Stefano’s Student Blog
http://zstefanocufadm02a0206.blogspot.com
11 December 2006 21:44:00
https://beta.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8071181199794179104&postID=4474336612952423931

BL10: CUFADM02A Posting: Finding / Describing a Copyright, Licensing or Intellectual Property Dispute Case - Film, TV, Games or Multimedia Industry

1. Describe the Search Strategy you used to research this Case (i.e. What Search Tools did you use? What Search Terms did you use? etc)
I searched for the word copyright on the BBC News World Edition website

2. Provide some Background Information on the Case
The creator of the “Wombles” (Mike Batt) has been accused by minimalist composer John Cage, of placing “A One-Minute” silence on his latest release CD, and infringing copyright by saying it was his own composition.

3. Outline some Key Features of the Case in relation to Copyright and Licensing and/or Intellectual Property
· Mike Batt (creator of the Wombles) used the silent composition,“A One-Minute Silence” recorded by John Cage in 1952 and claimed it as his own
· Batt said – “I thought for my own amusement it would be funny to call it something so I called it A Minute's Silence and credited it as track 13 and put my name as Batt/Cage, as a tongue-in-cheek dig at the John Cage piece”
· After the record was released, he was contacted by Peters Edition who said he had infringed its copyright - and Cage's publisher was claiming a quarter of the royalties from the track
· The Mechanical Copyright Protection Society (MCPS) has so far supported the American composer's case - because, it says, the track was originally registered in his name

4. If the Case is resolved, what were come of the main consequences for the various parties involved?
· Batt said that so far the argument had not become too serious - but this could change
· "This is not an angry dispute - it's a gentlemanly dispute. But there is money involved," Batt said

BL9: CUFADM02A Posting: Useful Websites About Copyright Part 3

Australian Law Online

1. Australian Law Online
2. http://www.law.gov.au/accesspoint?action=menuHome
3. Australian Law Online provides access to law and justice related information
4. Site contents:
Law topics for individuals
Law topics for families
Law topics for business
Law topics for service providers
Australian Law Online contact details
Announcements
Contacts
Find a service search
Disclaimer
Site Login
5. 30.11.2006 16:18


IP Australia

1. Australian Government IP Australia
2. http://www.ipaustralia.gov.au
3. IP Australia is the Australian Government agency responsible for administering patents, trademarks, designs and Plant
Breeder's Rights
4. Site Contents:
News
About this site
Online services
What is intellectual property?
Patents
Trademarks
Designs
PBR
Business strategies
Resources
IP quick links
5. 30.11.2006 16:21


Part 1: Creative Commons

1. Creative Commons
2. http://creativecommons.org
3. Creative Commons licences enable the legal sharing and reuse of cultural, education and scientific works
4. Site contents:
Find music photos and more search engine
Weblog
Developers
Discussion list
Tools
Featured projects
Newsletter sign up
About Creative Commons
Creative Commons contact information
Press kit
Site policies
Links
5. 30.11.2006 16:24


Part 2: Creative Commons Australia

1. Creative Commons Australia
2. http://www.creativecommons.org.au
3. Creative Commons Australia is the Australian derivative of the Creative Commons project
4. Site contents:
About Creative Commons Australia
Contact information
Learn more about Creative Commons Australia
Licences
Materials
Research
User log in
More information
Information on Australian copyright law
5. 30.11.2006 16:30


(WIPO) World Intellectual Property Organization

1. World Intellectual Property Organization Encouraging Creativity and Innovation
2. http://www.wipo.int/portal/index.html.en
3. The World Intellectual Property Organization is dedicated to developing a balanced and accessible international
intellectual property system
4. Site Contents:
About WIPO
IP services
Program activities
Resources
News and events
E-newsletters
Site search
Contact information
5. 30.11.2006 16:34

BL8: CUFADM02A Posting: Useful Websites About Copyright Part 2

Australasian Performing Right Association

1. For composers, Authors and Publishers of music. est. 1926
2. http://www.apra.com.au
3. APRA is a not-for-profit organisation that collects royalties for the copyright owners of music around the world
4. Site contents:
Industry news
APRA news
Site search
About us
APRA NZ
Music user licences
Music user news
Music user resources
Publisher news
Events and Dates
Awards central
Writer news
5. 30.11.2006 16:05


Screenrights (Formerly - The Audio Visual Copyright Society)

1. Screenrights
2. http://www.screen.org
3. Screenrights administers the provisions in the Copyright Act that let schools, tafes and universities copy from TV and
radio for teaching, provided they pay a fee
4. Site Contents:
This months screenrights news
Events and latest news
Screenrights in New Zealand
Publications
Jobs at Screenrights
Speakers bureau
Membership
Factsheets
Information for film and television workers
Rights Management and Royalty Collection Services for the Film Industry
FAQ
About screenrights
5. 30.11.2006 16:12

BL6: CUFADM02A Posting: “Piracy, Consumers And The Digital Age” Podcast

1. Provide details about the Program Presenter, Story Researcher / Producer, and the four Guests
Program presenter - Paul Barclay
Story Researcher / Producer - Julie Browning
Four Guests:
• The Hon Philip Ruddock, MP Federal Attorney General
• Dr Melissa deZwart, Law School Monash University
• Dr Matthew Rimmer, College of Law ANU
• Dr David Brennan Melbourne Law School University of Melbourne

2. The four Guests on the program discussed a range of key issues relating to the Copyright Amendment Bill 2006. Provide an overview of FOUR DIFFERENT KEY ISSUES discussed by the GUEST SPEAKERS (Give each issue your own Title; Suggested length for EACH ISSUE is one paragraph or series of dot points).
Guests:
• The Hon Philip Ruddock - US Free Trade Agreement Extending copyright 70 years after death fair use
• Dr Melissa deZwart - legislation provisions have been drafted take more time drafting
• Dr David Brennan - ways of distributing pro copyright replicating America laws getting into the American market what do Americans get that Australians don't
• Dr Matthew Rimmer - Apple and google concerned hasn't create defence for fair dealing

3. Provide an overview of FOUR DIFFERENT ISSUES raised by LISTENERS RINGING INTO THE PROGRAM – the listeners included copyright creators / owners, as well as consumers or users of creative works (Give each issue your own Title; Suggested length for EACH ISSUE is one paragraph or series of dot points). Note: If some or all of the issues for Questions 2 and 3 are the same … your summaries should present a range of viewpoints
Listeners:
• Sally - legislation too narrow for everyday use makes it illegal
• Josh - Bypasses illegal downloads
• Kevin - Other companies get super profits by copyright royalties
• Arthur - has to be readily available

4. ABC Radio National has a website that provides access to all of their MP3 audio and Podcast services. Provide the Website Title and Website of Address for this service
Website title -Radio National: Audio Downloads: Pod casting and MP3s
Web Address - http://www.abc.net.au/rn/podcast/default.htm

BL5: CUFADM02A Posting: Useful Websites About Copyright Part 1

Australian Copyright Council's Online Information Centre

http://www.copyright.org.au/

The Australian Copyright Council is an independent not for profit organisation.They provide information, advice and training about copyright in Australia. You'll find a lot of information about copyright in Australia on their website, including many information sheets. Their publications include practical guides and discussion papers. They also do research, and make submissions on copyright policy issues.

Resource: http://www.copyright.org.au/ - reviewed 29/11/06 22:30

Brief Overview of the Website Contents:

1. Copyright basics
2. Introductory information sheets
3. No government registration of copyrights in Australia
4. Special interest areas
-----Art, photography and design
-----Education and teaching
-----Film, video, multimedia and tvli>
-----Indigenous culture
-----Libraries, galleries and museums
-----Music and performing arts
-----Permissions, compliance and infringement
-----People with a disability
-----Small business
-----Websites, internet, software
5. All information sheets in alphabetical order
6. How to search on our site
7. Getting help with a copyright problem

Question 2: Arts Law Centre of Australia

1. The Arts Law Centre of Australia Online
2. http://www.artslaw.com.au/
3. The Arts Law Centre of Australia is the national community legal centre for the arts. Arts Law is a not for profit company limited by guarantee which was established with the support of the Australia Council in 1983 to provide specialised legal and business advice and referral services, professional development resources and advocacy for artists and arts organisations.
4. Arts Law gives preliminary advice and information to artists and arts organisations across all artforms on a wide range of arts related legal and business matters including contracts, copyright, business names and structures, defamation, insurance and employment.

Website Contents:

------Legal Services
------Legal Information
------Sample Contracts
------Publications
------Policy & Research
------Subscriptions
------Indigenous
------Events

Resource: http://www.artslaw.com.au/default.asp - Reviewed 29/11/06 23:00