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This is a strange common sense ruling from the EU, which is most often the lapdog of copyright trolls.
by emilfihlman 8y ago
This is a strange common sense ruling from the EU, which is most often the lapdog of copyright trolls.
- jopsen 8y agoTrolling much? :) The EU does stupid things from time to time, but generally I think the EU gets things reasonably right.. Getting rid of roaming charges was huge! Not adding software parents was huge! GDRP has pros/cons, mostly it's a problem that people think they comply by making consent popups. But yes, aspect of current copyright reform and cookie law is stupid. But only aspects -- who knows maybe we can fix them :)
- toyg 8y agoOn food, EU authorities don’t mess about. There is a complicated set of regulations to mark “characteristic” food, which is enforced very rigorously across the continent. The problem seems to be that such regulations mostly cover traditional foodstuffs, whereas modern industrial concoctions (like this crappy cheese) are ignored. Claiming copyright was a somewhat-clever attempt to extend protections.
- mrob 8y agoThe EU protected designation of origin etc. rights are effectively trademarks, so unlike copyrights or patents there's no harm to consumers. You're free to introduce competing products with the same taste under a different name, e.g. Champagne has to be produced in Champagne in France with specific ingredients and technique, but Spain produces Cava, which is almost identical.
- foobar1962 8y agoIn Australia we make "Sparkling Wine."
- etiennemarcel 8y agoYou can buy "mousseux" (bubbly) from anywhere in France that will taste the same as most Champagnes.
- thayne 8y agoLet's not pick on the EU. The US government can be just as bad (disclaimer: I am a US citizen)