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Site blocking orders come to Canada: GoldTV.biz

In an important decision released Friday, November 13, 2019, the Federal Court of Canada issued the first Canadian site blocking order against sites that predominantly facilitate copyright infringement.

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Notice-and-notice regime in Canada: Don't include a settlement offer in your copyright infringement notice

Under the "Notice-and-Notice" regime, copyright owners may send a written notice to any Canadian they suspect of infringing their copyright through an internet service provider or host.

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Federal court knocks TPM circumvention with significant damages award

In a major victory for Nintendo, the Federal Court of Canada awarded $12.7 million in damages for circumventing technological protection measures (TPMs) and copyright infringement.

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