June 28, 2003
Harry Potter and copyright
In Slate: Harry Potter and the International Order of Copyright. Should Tanya Grotter and the Magic Double Bass be banned?
Savage loses domain suit
Right-wing radio commentator (is there any other kind?) Michael Savage has lost his lawsuit claiming domain name infringement against www.savagestudpidity.com. The ruling stated, "Internet users would not confuse Respondentís domain name with Complainantís mark because the addition of the term ěstupidityî indicates that the disputed domain name has no affiliation with Complainantís mark."
Mobile phones and smart mobs
Guardian UK has a piece on smart mobs: From tracking Prince William to public dissent, the mobile phone is a tool for group coordination.
TiVo and TV advertising
My friend Jane Black, technology columnist for Business Week Online, has a new piece: TiVo Recorders Indicate the Truth About TV Advertising
