ROM-DOS Posted November 13, 2005 CID Share Posted November 13, 2005 Justice Dept. proposes tougher copyright laws http://today.reuters.com/news/newsArticle.aspx?type=technologyNews&storyID=2005-11-11T153241Z_01_FLE082713_RTRUKOC_0_US-MEDIA-COPYRIGHT.xml WASHINGTON (Reuters) - People who attempt to copy music or movies without permission could face jail time under legislation proposed by the U.S. Justice Department on Thursday. The bill, outlined by U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales at an anti-piracy summit, would widen intellectual-property protections to cover those who try but fail to make illicit copies of music, movies, software or other copyrighted material. It would also enable investigators to seize assets purchased with profits from the sale of illicit copies, as well as property such as blank CDs that might be used for future copying. Those found guilty of a copyright violation could be forced to pay restitution to the owner of the material in question, and repeat offenders would face stiffer sentences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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peepnklown Posted November 14, 2005 CID Share Posted November 14, 2005 System of the Down was right; they are trying to build a prison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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