China author is suing Google for copyright infrigement

Shanhai's "bad girl" author Mian Mian is suing Google for copyright infringement as Google scanned her book "Acid Lovers" into Google Book without her permission. Mian Mian is a controversial author in mainland China. Her novels “Candy” and “Panda Sex” are banned in China but remain popular in black market and overseas. She asks for an apology and RMB 61,000 ($8930, really moderate claim :-) in damages. Read more from CNN international.

Copyright in the 21st century

This book sounds interesting to those who want to learn about copyright in the 21st century. It includes some contemporary topics such as digital rights management, open licences, software patents and copyright protection for works of traditional knowledge. A final chapter tries to predict how technology will change the publishing and entertainment industries that depend on copyright. It is available electronically in PDF file.

Pirate Bay Trial controversies

Pirate Bay Trial is a hot topic recently. The trial follows a police investigation that took two years to complete. The police reported its findings in 4,000 pages of legal paperwork and starting February 16th, it will be tested in court. Four individuals (Fredrik Neij, Gottfrid Svartholm Warg, Peter Sunde and Carl Lundström )are charged with "assisting copyright infringement", while several copyright holders together are claiming over $100 million in damages.

More information from TerrentFreak and discussions from PC World. Click the links on the right side of the page for more. And you can see a photo of defendants from Prosecution Drops half Charges Against The Pirate Bay and here