Antipiracy Rule for Broadcasts Is Struck Down at DVinfo.net

Peter Wiley · May 7th, 2005, 05:17 AM

From today's New York Times:

"A federal appeals court handed a major setback to Hollywood and the television networks on Friday when it struck down an antipiracy regulation requiring computer and television makers to use new technology that would make it difficult for consumers to copy and distribute digital programs.

The unanimous ruling by the three-judge panel, in an important case at the intersection of intellectual property and technology, was a stinging rebuke for the Federal Communications Commission. The court said the commission exceeded its authority when it approved the rules in 2003."

Here's the full article

May 7th, 2005, 05:17 AM	#1
Peter Wiley Major Player Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Lewisburg PA Posts: 752	Antipiracy Rule for Broadcasts Is Struck Down From today's New York Times: "A federal appeals court handed a major setback to Hollywood and the television networks on Friday when it struck down an antipiracy regulation requiring computer and television makers to use new technology that would make it difficult for consumers to copy and distribute digital programs. The unanimous ruling by the three-judge panel, in an important case at the intersection of intellectual property and technology, was a stinging rebuke for the Federal Communications Commission. The court said the commission exceeded its authority when it approved the rules in 2003." Here's the full article Last edited by Peter Wiley; May 7th, 2005 at 05:19 AM. Reason: spelling