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Copyright Trolls

Published on Nov 18, 2015

Copyright trolls have taken two fatal blows recently. This presentation quickly describes the rise and fall of two of the most famous copyright trolls, Prenda and Righthaven. The presentation accompanies a blog post on my website, rachpax.com.

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

ARE COPYRIGHT TROLLS FINALLY DEAD?

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A TROLL

SOMEONE WHO SAYS SOMETHING PROVOCATIVE INTENDING TO CAUSE DISRUPTION
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A COPYRIGHT TROLL

SOMEONE WHO ABUSES COPYRIGHT LAW FOR PROFIT
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THIER RISE:

PRENDA AND RIGHTHAVEN MADE MILLIONS ON BOGUS COPYRIGHT CLAIMS
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PRENDA SUED PORN INFRINGERS

EXPLOITING SOCIAL STIGMA TO FORCE QUICK SETTLEMENT

RIGHTHAVEN ACQUIRED COPYRIGHTS THROUGH CONTRACT

EXPLOITING HIGH STATUTORY DAMAGES TO FORCE BLOGGERS TO SETTLE
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THIER FALL:

EACH HAVE SUFFERED RECENT, DEVASTATING LOSSES IN COURT

COURT ORDERED PRENDA TO PAY FEES

REFERRED CASE TO U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE AND IRS
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RIGHTHAVEN DOESN'T HAVE STANDING

TO ENFORCE OTHER'S COPYRIGHTS DESPITE ITS CONTRACTS
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WHAT NOW?

THESE BUSINESS MODELS SEEM TO BE DEAD. BUT COPYRIGHT ABUSE CONTINUES.
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