The most popular programs for the Copyrights & Legal Issues Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=4064 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mon, 20 May 2013 00:25:06 GMT The House Judiciary Committee looked at the piracy of live sports broadcasts over the Internet. Witnesses included officials from Major League Baseball, ESPN, Ultimate Fighting Championship, and a representative from Justin.tv, a website that allows its users to broadcast and share video online. They told the committee that the piracy of live sports broadcasts over the Internet is a rapidly growing problem, compounded by the global nature of the Internet. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290734-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290734-1 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT The House Judiciary Committee Antitrust and Competition Policy Task Force held a hearing on competition on the Internet in such areas as online advertising, online search, and web platform interoperability. Witnesses testified about business consolidation among search engine operators and providers, charges of price fixing by Internet companies, and the changing business structures of Internet companies. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206402-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206402-1 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Cecilia Kang provided a primer on Google's efforts to digitize books in libraries throughout the world. The Google Book Search project was started in 2004 and within less than a year a class action suit was levied against the company for copyright infringement by the Association of American Publishers and the Author's Guild. In October 2008 the parties agreed to a class action settlement. However, there were several opponents to the settlement, including authors, publishers, Google's business competitors, and the Department of Justice which initiated an antitrust investigation. Ms. Kang presented details of the case and the current status of the settlement. Topics included consumer issues, business competition, copyright, and regulatory issues. Cecilia Kang is a technology reporter for the [Washington Post], where she writes the "Post Tech" column. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290078-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290078-1 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Carl Colglazier was interviewed about his video, [Intellectual Property]. The film was the first-prize high school winner in C-SPAN Classroom's StudentCam documentary contest. He is in ninth grade and is homeschooled in Cary, North Carolina. Daniel Brenner also took part in the program, discussing patents, copyrights,and intellectual property laws from a constitutional perspective. Carl and Mr. Brenner responded to viewer phone calls and electronic communications as well. C-SPAN Classroom's StudentCam video documentary contest was a national competition in which middle and high school students produced a documentary focusing on the significance of any provision of the U.S. Constitution. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305677-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305677-6 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT [Rolling Stone] contributing editor and author of four previous books discussed what he believes is the rapidly approaching death of the recording industry. He chronicled the recording industry's mistakes, as the digital age advanced and the role federal courts have played in providing a lifeline to the industry through the steady stream of infringement lawsuits that are upheld. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291912-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291912-1 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Dan Glickman talked about efforts by the MPAA to improve copyright protections and to reduce the amount of movies that are stolen through piracy. "The Communicators" is C-SPAN's weekly series that examines the people and events currently shaping telecommunications policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290727-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290727-1 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA), a House bill that would allow copyright holders and U.S. law enforcement to get court orders to shut down Web sites accused of facilitating or enabling copyright infringement. Several sites, including Wikipedia and Reddit, have blacked out their content in protest of the legislation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303745-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303745-2 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about Internet users' compliance with copyright restrictions for online content. They focused on implementation of a Copyright Alert System that would to inform subscribers that they had downloaded and/or shared copyrighted content. They also answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311398-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311398-1 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT The House Judiciary Committee looked at the piracy of live sports broadcasts over the Internet. Witnesses included officials from Major League Baseball, ESPN, Ultimate Fighting Championship, and a representative from Justin.tv, a website that allows its users to broadcast and share video online. They told the committee that the piracy of live sports broadcasts over the Internet is a rapidly growing problem, compounded by the global nature of the Internet. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290734-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290734-2 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Fialka talked about his new book, [War By Other Means: Economic Espionage in America], published by W.W. Norton and Company. He recounts many real-world spy stories and warns U.S. industry about the risks of economic espionage. He talks about security and the theft of patents and software by electronic means. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/78190-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/78190-1 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Erik Barnett talked about the role of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in stopping intellectual property theft. ICE recently launched "Operation In Our Sites," a new effort to stop Internet counterfeiting and piracy. Its first operation resulted in the seizure of the domain names of nine Web sites offering pirated first-run movies. Isaac Wolf was the guest interviewer. "The Communicators" is C-SPAN's weekly series that examines the people and events currently shaping telecommunications policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295032-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295032-1 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Adrian Johns talked about his book [Piracy: Intellectual Property Wars from Guttenberg to Gates] (University Of Chicago Press, 2010). He was interviewed in the Digitally Lit Room II of the [Chicago Tribune] Printers Row Lit Fest. The program began with views of the festival and schedule information. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294032-11 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294032-11 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Using works of art, mechanical inventions, and scientific discoveries, "The Great American Hall of Wonders" exhibit examined innovation in 19th century America. The Smithsonian American Art Museum exhibit is housed where the patent models were displayed in the historic former Patent Office. "The Great American Experiment" was a program to preview the exhibit to the press. Guest curator Claire Perry talked about the innovative spirit of America in the 19th century and gave a tour of exhibit. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office collaborated with the exhibit. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301323-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301323-1 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on food stamp fraud committed by retailers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304820-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304820-1 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Recording and motion picture industry officials and file-sharing advocates testified about the impact computer file sharing has had on the entertainment industry. Topics included copyright law, the availability of music and video files on the Internet. Ms. Sullivan was sued by Recording Industry Association for file sharing of copyrighted music. Subcommittee members' statements: 24 minutes Panel 1: Begins 2200: Valenti, Bainwol, LL Cool J, Negra. 1 hour 16 minutes Panel 2: Begins 2316: Morris, Broes, Gladwin, Sullivan, Chuck D. 1 hour Panel 3: Begins 0016: Moreno, DeLong. 21 minutes http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178430-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178430-1 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT New advances in refrigeration made sweet treats like ice cream widely available in the early twentieth century. Two of the first companies to develop frozen desserts like ice cream bars and suckers were the Good Humor Corporation and the Popsicle Corporation. Archivist Jefferson Moak described some of their legal battles over patent and market share infringements in the 1920s which ended up in nine different federal courts and their eventual outcome. He showed slides during his presentation and then responded to questions from members of the audience. "The Frozen Sucker War: Good Humor v. Popsicle" was a noon lecture in the Jefferson Room in conjunction with the "What's Cooking, Uncle Sam?" exhibition on food and the government at the National Archives. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300446-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300446-1 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about copyright and internet piracy issues. In their remarks they talked about policing and enforcing laws internationally, penalties for misuse of copyrighted material, and regulatory strategies. They also answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291685-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291685-2 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT William Patry, senior copyright counsel of Google, presents his thoughts on the current state of copyright law. The author argues that current copyright laws are outdated due to ever-changing technologies and contends that future laws should balance the furthering of creative pursuits against the protection of copyright holders. William Patry was interviewed by Fred von Lohmann and then responded to members of the audience at this AtGoogle Talks program held at Google in Mountain View, California. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305569-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305569-1 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Markham Erickson talked two congressional bills, SOPA (Stop Online Piracy Act) and PIPA (Protect Intellectual Property Act), that aim to stop Internet piracy. Topics included the recent shut down of Web sites in protest of the bills. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303829-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303829-4 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Activists talked about the potential consequences if the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and the Protect IP Act (PIPA) are approved by Congress. Both pieces of legislation are similar and target Web sites that commit or facilitate online piracy. Speakers: Markham Erickson, Partner, Holch & Erickson LLP, and Executive Director, NetCoalition Michael Petricone, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs, Consumer Electronics Association Mike Masnick, Founder and President, TechDirt Casey Rae-Hunter, Deputy Director, Future of Music Coalition Christian Dawson, Chief Operating Officer, ServInt http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303776-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303776-1 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about new technologies for the dissemination of copyrighted music online, especially the Internet websites like MP3.com and the more recent controversial "file-exchange" programs of Napster and Gnutella. Using these programs, online music users can make copies of music and distribute them over the Internet, resulting in lawsuits by record labels and musicians. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/158178-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/158178-1 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Lawrence Lessig talked about the state of copyright law in relation to electronic media. He argued that the current laws are draconian and have not been adequately updated to reflect the emergence of the Internet and the ubiquity of the sharing of information. He said that the current laws criminalize artists and the young and stifle creativity. He argued that the youth create their identity by remixing electronic media. Following his remarks, he answered questions from the audience. Lawrence Lessig is the author of [Remix: Making Art and Commerce Thrive in the Hybrid Economy], published by Penguin. The book is copyrighted. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282696-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282696-1 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT American University professor Patricia Aufderheide talked about her book, [Reclaiming Fair Use], a primer on properly using copyrighted material in a world where everything is copyrighted. This interview, conducted at American University, was part of Book TV's college series. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311003-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311003-3 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT "A Tale of the Google Book Settlement and the Public Interest: Conclusions on the Competitive Elements" was a luncheon forum held at the National Press Club by the Computer & Communications Industry Association on the far-reaching implications of Google's book search settlement deal with book publishers. The Google project may expand access to volumes of books, but it may also inhibit competition. David Balto presented his paper, recently released by the American Constitution Society, titled "The Earth Is Not Flat: The Public Interest and the Google Book Search Settlement: A Reply to Grimmelmann." Professor James Grimmelman and Jonathan Band responded to offer their review of Mr. Balto's arguments and the merits of the deal. Then Ed Black moderated a discussion before the panelists responded to questions from members of the audience. David Balto is a senior fellow at the Center for Aerican Progress. He was a private antitrust attorney and later worked in the Antitrust Division at the Department of Justice. Mr Balto was also a policy director of the Bureau of Competition of the Federal Trade Commission. James Grimmelman, a law professor, is the author of [The Google Book Search Settlement: Ends, Means, and the Future of Books] and [The Google Book Search Settlement: Questions Remain]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288620-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288620-1 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Carl Colglazier's video, [Intellectual Property] was one of the first prize high school winners in C-SPAN Classroom's StudentCam documentary contest. He is in ninth grade and is home schooled in Cary, North Carolina. The local cable company was Time Warner. C-SPAN Classroom's StudentCam video documentary contest was a national competition in which middle and high school students produced a documentary focusing on the significance of any provision of the U.S. Constitution. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304715-26 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304715-26 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the importance of active efforts to combat copyright infringement at universities and the role of state attorneys general. They focused on the impact of digital piracy on jobs, careers for graduates, and the role of the Internet Service Providers (ISPs). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304742-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304742-2 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), who was representing parts of Silicon Valley, former Representative Tom Davis (R-VA), who was involved in information technology, and Joe Taylor, the chairman and chief executive officer of Panasonic of North America, were interviewed about the government's role in technology, including immigration rules, patent and copyright laws, procurement practices, and regulation. This is the third in a series of "The Communicators" interviews taped at the International CES, a show sponsored by the Consumer Electronics Association January 8-11, 2013, in Las Vegas.*The interviews highlight some of the newest developments in TV and communications and consumer technology, as well as policy issues flowing from them.*"The Communicators" talked with technology industry leaders, policymakers, and legislators, and with innovators showing technology products set to be unveiled during the coming year. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310683-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310683-1 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Tom Allen, James Shapiro, and Peter Jaszi talked about copyright and its relationship to authors, publishers and public interest. The panel was moderated by Maria Pallante, United States Register of Copyrights. The International Summit of the Book is hosted by the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309840-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309840-3 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Rick Cotton talked about NBC Universal's view and approach to issues such as copyright enforcement and piracy, net neutrality, media ownership and other issues. Rebecca Hoffman was the guest interviewer. "The Communicators" is C-SPAN's weekly series that examines the people and events currently shaping telecommunications policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289810-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289810-1 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Lawrence Lessig, professor of law at Stanford Law School and founder of the Stanford Center for Internet and Society, and author of [Code and Other Laws of Cyberspace], published by Basic Books, talked about the issues of copyright and "copyleft." He was the inventor of the revolutionary concept and application of Creative Commons, which encouraged the use of copyrighted material under specific conditions. Additionally, panelists talked more broadly about intellectual property issues, on-line technology, and monitoring use of material on a global scale. They also answered questions from the audience. The series "Managing Knowledge and Creativity in a Digital Context" examineed how the digital age was changing the most basic ways information was organized and classified. The events included a featured speaker, followed by a panel discussion, and a question and answer session with the audience at the venue, and C-SPAN television viewers who submitted questions to the experts by electronic mail. This program featured a brief clip from a previous lecture as an introduction to the event. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184431-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184431-1 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Luc Devigne and Anandashankar Mazumdar talked about European Union policies in regard tp intellectual property rights with member nations, as well as with other countries. They discussed copyright infringement and enforcement, patents, counterfeiting, and piracy. "The Communicators" is C-SPAN's weekly series that examines the people and events currently shaping telecommunications policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285511-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285511-1 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Using works of art, mechanical inventions, and scientific discoveries, "The Great American Hall of Wonders" exhibit examines innovation in 19th century America. "The Great American Experiment" was a program to preview the exhibit to the press. Guest curator Claire Perry talked about the innovative spirit of America in the 19th centurry and gave a tour of the Smithsonian American Art Museum exhibit, which is housed where the patent models were displayed in the historic former Patent Office. In this portion of the tour she talked about Margaret Knight, who at the age of 12 invented a safety device for mill workers, and displayed the model of the paper-bag maker she invented later. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301323-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301323-4 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Singleton moderated a panel titled "Gutenberg Meets Google: The Debate About Google Print." Attorneys and experts debated the fact that the Google Print for Libraries project has produced litigation from publishers. Topics included copyright policy, intellectual property rights, and fair use. Mr. Davidson used charts and graphs to discuss the benefits of the Google Book Search. Mr. Band joined him in support for Google. Mr. Adler, representing the organization suing Google, and Mr. Kupferschmid opposed Google. Following their discussion, the panelists responded to questions and comments from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189991-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189991-1 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Intellectual Property Subcommittee of the Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on the future of the U.S. patent system, intellectual property rights, and regulations governing trademarks and copyright. They also talked about international trade issues, protecting American innovations from piracy, and proposed legislation f=governing patent law. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186445-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186445-1 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Guests debated the U.S. Supreme Court case on sharing music and video files over the Internet that will be heard later in the day. They also responded to telephone calls, faxes, and e-mail from viewers. The Court was hearing oral arguments in the [MGM v. Grokster] case on whether online file-sharing services that allow copyrighted songs and movies to be shared over the Internet can be held liable for copyright infringement. Mr. Olson, representing the recording industry and the motion picture associations, filed a brief in the Grokster case on behalf of Defenders of Property Rights, who want to stop the online distribution of copyrighted works. Mr. Von Lohmann represented StreamCast Networks, makers of the peer-to-peer file sharing software known as Morpheus, and argued this case before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186055-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186055-2 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about providing entertainment through online sources. Among the topics addressed were how to protect intellectual property rights, fair use, and the future of communications technology. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163514-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163514-1 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about unauthorized copying and distribution of information files via the Internet and on the use of technology to reduce illegal file sharing at universities. They talked about business losses due to file sharing, the levels of digital piracy on college campuses, and the costs to universities for equipment and infrastructure support required. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198477-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198477-1 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on "Parity, Platforms and Protection: The Future of the Music Industry in the Digital Radio Revolution." Artists, performers, and music industry representatives testified about the impact of new radio technology on the music industry, the application of copyright laws on digital media platforms, protection of intellectual property, and the future of the music business. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192212-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192212-1 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT President Obama signed into law the "America Invents Act" and made remarks at Jefferson High School in Alexandria, Virginia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301580-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301580-1 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Brendan Sasso spoke about congressional consideration of anti-computer piracy legislation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303739-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303739-1 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT A hearing was held on the liability of file-sharing software companies. Witnesses testified about the practice of file sharing, the use of various software and communication technology for distribution of copyrighted material, recent legal decisions involving the practice of peer-to-peer sharing, and liabilities for the technology industry. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187980-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187980-1 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about legal issues surrounding commercial speech and intellectual property. Among the topics they addressed were copyright law, regulating certain types of advertising, and government interests in restricting certain speech for reasons of public health and welfare. They also answered questions from audience members. The Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Annual Convention was held in the Renaissance Washington, D.C. Hotel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200341-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200341-3 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Deputy U.S. Trade Representative Karan Bhatia was interviewed about piracy laws and the complaints filed against China recently, and about the agreements with Korea over trade and intellectual property. "The Communicators" is C-SPAN's weekly series that examines the people and events that shape telecommunications policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197741-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197741-1 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77105-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77105-1 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Gigi Sohn was interviewed about the effect of new technology on intellectual property rights. She is co-founder and president of Public Knowledge, which is a non-profit, bi-partisan organization that addresses the public's role in convergence of communications and intellectual property. She discussed video franchising, the broadcast flag proposals, and copyright law and new technology. "The Communicators" is a weekly C-SPAN series featuring half-hour interviews with the people who shape our digital future. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191437-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191437-1 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Vargo talked about the types and amounts of counterfeit goods manufactured in and exported from China. The topic was expected one focus of President Hu Jintao's visit to the White House. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192049-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192049-5 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Senate passed H.R. 5269, the Comprehensive Crime Control Act. The Senate resumed consideration of H.R. 5114, making appropriations for foreign operations, export financing, and related programs for fiscal year 1991. The Senate began consideration of H.R. 5769, making appropriations for the Department of the Interior and related agencies for fiscal year 1991. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/14642-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/14642-1 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Committee members heard testimony concerning allegations that inventors are being tricked by companies that plan to market the inventions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/59975-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/59975-1 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Subcommittee on Tax, Finance, and Exports and the Subcommittee on Rural Enterprises, Agriculture, and Technology of the House Small Business Committee held a joint hearing on barriers to free trade with China. They focused on the impact of unfair trade practices by China, specifically currency manipulation, theft of intellectual property rights and the lack of viable labor standards and other regulations with which U.S. businesses must comply. China was currently the third-largest trading partner for the U.S., the second-largest source of U.S. imports and the fifth-largest U.S. export market. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186921-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186921-1 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Daniel Glickman spoke about international copyright laws and the need to protect intellectual property. He also addressed other issues such as world food shortages, Colombian free trade agreement, and the 2008 presidential campaign. He responded to questions submitted by members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205079-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205079-1 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT