Hollywood vs. RealDVD
More information about the RealDVD dispute
Court Filings and Statements from Real
August 11, 2009: RealNetworks Response to RealDVD Preliminary Injunction Ruling
May 20, 2009: Declaration of Peter Biddle
May 20, 2009: Letter of Declaration
May 13, 2009: Second Motion to File Amended (Antitrust) Complaint
In the News
HOLLYWOOD TELLS CONSUMERS WHAT THEY CAN DO WITH THEIR DVDS
Freedom Works, 8/18/09
Hollywood's control freaks
Los Angeles Times, 8/17/09
Hollywood tactics again...
Townhall, 8/17/09
‘Big’ Hollywood Kills RealDVD?
Big Hollywood, 8/17/09
Studios Win, RealNetworks Loses DVD Copying Case
CNBC, 8/13/09
Now it's Kaleidescape's turn to cry [UPDATED]
Los Angeles Times, 8/13/09
DVD-Copying Tools Lose in Court, Flourish in Real Life
Washington Post, 8/13
RealDVD Ruling: Should You Care?
PC World, 9/13/09
Court upholds RealDVD injunction; supports outdated laws and Hollywood business model
ZD Net, 8/12/09
Apparently, DVD Copying Software Is Illegal
Gizmodo, 8/12/09
Court rules RealNetworks circumvents CSS
Video Business, 8/12/09
RealNetworks Lose Rights To Sell DVD Copying Software
Smart House, 8/12/09
Court rules against RealNetworks, issues injunction
The Money Times, 8/12/09
DVD copying software is illegal under DMCA, says Judge
Geek.com, 8/12/09
Court stops RealNetworks selling DVD copy software
Reuters, 8/12/09
As Expected, Judge Still Bans Real From Selling RealDVD
TechDirt, 8/12/09
RealNetworks barred from selling RealDVD software
Computer Weekly, 8/12/09
What Is Hollywood So Afraid Of?
Motley Fool, 8/12/09
Judge blocks RealNetworks' RealDVD sales
Puget Sound Business Journal, 8/12/09
RealNetworks barred from offering RealDVD software
Tech Whack, 8/12/09
RealNetworks defeated over DVD copying
TG Daily, 8/12/09
Judge Patel issues injunction blocking sale of controversial RealDVD software
Top News, 8/12/09
World Screen
World Screen, 8/12/09
Studios Get Preliminary Injuction Against RealNetworks In DVD Case
SocialTech.com, 8/12/09
Judge Rules Against RealNetworks DVD Copy Software
Hard OCP, 8/12/09
RealDVD Loses it’s Court Battle
Screen Crave, 8/12/09
US District Court puts a Preliminary Injunction on RealNetworks RealDVD Sales
Device Magazine, 8/12/09
Studios win ruling on DVD copying software
Los Angeles Times, 8/12/09
RealDVD Software Violates Copyright Laws
Electronic House, 8/12/09
Judge Rules Against RealDVD Movie Copying Software
PC World, 8/12/09
Court injunction puts sales of RealDVD on ice, hopes and dreams in purgatory
Engadget HD, 8/12/09
RealNetworks Loses First Ruling in RealDVD Case
NewTeeVee, 8/12/09
Judge issues sale injunction for RealDVD
Tech Connect, 8/12/09
RealNetworks and the "Fair Use" Catch-22
AppScout, 8/12/09
RealNetworks In Setback On RealDVD Lawsuit
Northwest Innovation, 8/12/09
RealNetworks Barred From Selling DVD Copy Maker
New Yor Times Bits Blog, 8/11/09
RealNetworks loses critical ruling in RealDVD case
CNET, 8/11/09
RealNetworks Loses to Studios on Ban of DVD-Copying Software
Bloomberg, 8/11/09
Judge: DVD Copying Software is Illegal
Wired Threat Level, 8/11/09
RealDepressing: RealDVD Loses a Round in Court
Technologizer, 8/11/09
Hollywood Wins Key Round Against RealNetworks' ReadDVD
Business Week, 8/11/09
Injunction banning RealDVD sales upheld
Electronista, 8/11/09
US judge says RealDVD copy software breaches copyright law
Screen Daily, 8/11/09
Judge rules against Real
Variety, 8/11/09
Judge bars sales of RealNetworks' DVD software
Associated Press, 8/11/09
RealNetworks Loses First Round In DVD Software Lawsuit
Paid Content, 8/11/09
RealNetworks Loses DVD Copying Case
PC Magazine, 8/11/09
RealNetworks Loses Ruling on DVD Copying
Wall Street Journal, 8/11/09
Studios win ruling over DVD copying
The Hollywood Reporter, 8/11/09
Judge Rules Against RealDVD
Home Media Magazine, 8/11/09
Judge Rules Against RealDVD
Electronic Frontier Foundation, 8/11/09
Studios win injunction against controversial DVD copying software
Los Angeles Times, 8/11/09
Judge to consider allowing sales of RealDVD
Computer World, 5/25/09
Hollywood vs. RealNetworks Goes To The Judge
Information Week, 5/22/09
Judge to Decide Fate of RealNetworks' DVD-Copying Software
Digital Media Wire, 5/22/09
Judge Weighs Testimony in RealDVD Copy Case
PC World, 5/22/09
Arguments end in case over right to DVD backups
San Francisco Chronicle, 5/22/09
Judge on DVD copying case expected to make ruling soon
Entertainment Weekly, 5/22/09
Fair-Use Debate Closes RealDVD Trial
Law.com, 5/22/09
RealDVD Case: Home Copying Hangs in the Balance
Wired, 5/21/09
At RealDVD hearing, MPAA says copying DVDs never legal
CNET, 5/21/09
Studios: Real Worked to Defeat DMCA with RealDVD
PC Magazine, 5/21/09
DVDs and the big picture
LA Times, 5/21/09
RealNetworks claims CSS license lets it copy DVDs. Sues studios
The Register, 5/21/09
Will Real's courtroom drama hit the big screen?
Guardian UK, 5/21/09
RealDVD case: Real introduces surprise witness
CNET, 5/21/09
RealNetworks accuses MPAA of anti-competitive practices
Afterdawn, 5/18/09
MPAA vs. RealNetworks: Five reasons why Hollywood will win
CNET, 5/18/09
Real says Hollywood is a cartel, trying to kill DMCA Fair Use
Geek.com, 5/18/09
RealNetworks Battles Big Hollywood
Seeking Alpha, 5/17/09
RealNetworks files lawsuit against MPAA
CD Freaks, 5/16/09
Move on owners’ rights to copy DVDs
Financial Times, 5/15/09
RealNetworks Files Antitrust Suit against Hollywood Studios
Maximum PC, 5/14/09
RealNetworks fights back & Chips that can't break
NWCN, 5/14/09
MPAA Accused of Anti-Trust Violations During RealDVD Trial
Zero Paid, 5/14/09
RealNetworks Files Antitrust Claims Against Hollywood
Information Week, 5/14/09
RealNetworks Sues Studios for Collusion Over DVD Copying
Digital Media Wire, 5/14/09
Judge May Or May Not Allow Most Awesome DVD Player Ever To Hit Market
The Consumerist, 5/17/09
RealNetworks battles studios
Variety, 5/14/09
RealNetworks: MPAA Is ‘Price-Fixing Cartel’
Wired, 5/14/09
Real Launches Legal Counterattack
Home Theater, 5/14/09
RealNetworks: Movie Studios Violate Federal Antitrust Laws
TWICE, 5/14/09
RealNetworks vs. Hollywood litigation drags on
Yahoo Tech, 5/14/09
RealNetworks files antitrust suit, looks to break Hollywood studio ‘cartel’
Puget Sound Business Journal, 5/14/09
RealNetworks ups ante in DVD backup case
IT Wire, 5/14/09
RealNetworks countersues the MPAA and DVD CCA
Gadgetell, 5/14/09
Real Expands Studio Suit with Antitrust Allegation
Home Media Magazine, 5/14/09
Real: studios, DVD-CCA "illegal cartel" squeeze out fair use
Ars Technica, 5/14/09
Real files antitrust suit, looks to break Hollywood studio 'cartel'
TechFlash, 5/14/09
RealNetworks Ups The Ante; Wants To Add Antitrust Charges Against The MPAA
Tech Dirt, 5/14/09
RealNetworks steps up its RealDVD legal case, just wants your approval
Engadget, 5/14/09
Real Accuses Hollywood of Antitrust Violations
PC Magazine, 5/14/09
RealNetworks vs Hollywood
P2Pnet, 5/14/09
RealNetworks Sues Everyone Back
AppScout, 5/14/09
RealNetworks casts movie studios as villains in “The Horizontal Conspiracy”
Good Morning Silicon Valley, 5/14/09
RealNetworks calls Hollywood studios an 'illegal cartel'
BetaNews, 5/14/09
Real sues MPAA, DVD CCA for antitrust abuse
Electronista, 5/14/09
Real files antitrust countersuit against Hollywood's "illegal cartel"
ZDNet , 5/14/09
Real Networks Sues Studios on Antitrust Grounds
New York Times Bits Blog, 5/13/09
RealNetworks accuses MPAA of antitrust violations
CNET, 5/13/09
RealNetworks has spent $6 million in legal fees defending RealDVD
Dallas Morning News, 5/8/09
RealNetworks reveals Facet player/ripper, describes it as 'game-changing DVD system'
Home Cinema Choice, 5/8/09
Are Amazon and Real one-upping Apple?
ZDNet, 5/8/09
RealNetworks device to record DVDs
Variety, 5/8/09
Opinion: Hollywood opposition to fair use of DVD software stifles technology
San Jose Mercury News, 5/7/09
PHYSICAL: Facet player will store content of consumers' DVDs
Video Business, 5/7/09
It’s Time to Legalize Personal-Use DVD Copying
Wired, 5/6/09
Real DVD In Court
Digital Trends, 5/6/09
RealDVD Case Nears Conclusion
Overclockers Club, 5/5/09
Hollywood battling 'DVD copying'
BBC News, 5/5/09
RealDVD Case Back In Court This Week
TWICE, 5/4/09
Legal Or Not, Industry Can't Stop DVD Copying
Baltimore Sun, 5/3/09
To rip or not to rip?
The Economist, 5/1/09
Under The Radar - Software That Copies DVDs
Intrepid Ideas, 5/1/09
Anti-DMCA crusaders fight for the right to crack DRM
Ars Technica, 4/30/09
RealNetworks: RealDVD is designed for legitimate users
Internet Technology, 5/1/09
RealDVD Trial to Drag on Another Week
IDG/PC World, 4/30/09
RealDVD case to continue next week
ComputerWorld , 4/30/09
RealDVD case Judge seals courtroom again
Fudzilla, 4/30/09
Blu-ray pushed via digital copy
CD Freaks, 4/30/09
RealDVD is a burning issue with Hollywood
The Guardian, 4/30/09
$29 DVD Ripping Software Evil Judge Told
SmartHouse, 4/30/09
Who Owns a Movie, Is Facebook Your Friend and Where Is Wi-Fi?
KUOW, 4/29/09
Real's Glaser: Some studio chiefs 'scared' of tech
CNET, 4/29/09
RealDVD judge again boots public from courtroom
CNET, 4/29/09
RealDVD is for 'legitimate users': CEO
After Dawn, 4/29/09
Software Expert Witness In RealNetworks Case
Expert Witness Blog, 4/29/09
ME ON GIZMODO ON THE REALDVD CASE
Luis Villa's Blog, 4/29/09
Hollywood calls for ban RealDVD
Fememo, 4/29/09
‘Facet,’ RealNetworks DVD Ripper Box
Take a Plunge, 4/29/09
MPAA Pounds RealNetworks’ Glaser on Witness Stand — Updat
Wired, 4/29/09
Real demos "TiVo for DVDs" in court
IT Wire, 4/29/09
Glaser: Real Looked to OEMs for RealDVD Support
PC Magazine, 4/29/09
RealNetworks CEO Testifies in RealDVD Disc-Copying Case
Digital Media Wire, 4/29/09
RealDVD Trial Heats Up
Home Theatre Magazine, 4/29/09
Update in the RealDVD Lawsuit
[H}ard OCP, 4/29/09
What is the RealDVD Copyright Dispute Really About?
CE Pro, 4/29/09
RealNetworks’ hardware DVD ripper facing legal trouble
CrunchGear, 4/29/09
RealNetworks Stumbles Into Court, This Box Hangs in the Balance
Gizmodo, 4/29/09
RealDVD can make copies of rented DVDs
TechWhack, 4/29/09
RealDVD hearing: Don't block the software because of what-ifs
ZDNet, 4/28/09
Court considers legality of making DVD back-ups
Legalbrief Today, 4/29/09
Studios Assert RealDVD Violates Digital Millennium Copyright Act
Home Media Magazine, 4/28/09
RealNetworks admits rental DVD can be copied
King5, 4/28/09
Glaser: RealDVD Not For Pirates
Wired, 4/28/09
Real CEO acknowledges RealDVD will copy film rentals
CNET, 4/28/09
MPAA: RealNetworks could strip DVD copy limits
CNET, 4/28/09
DVD backup software in court
Mike Whitehouse's Blog, 4/28/09
Meet 'Facet,' the RealNetworks DVD Ripper Box
PC Magazine, 4/28/09
RealDVD for legitimate users, CEO tells court
ComputerWorld, 4/28/09
RealDVD's copy limits too easy to remove: MPAA
Electronista, 4/28/09
MPAA Battles DVD Ripping in Court
Audioholics, 4/28/09
RealDVD Goes to Court Over DVD Ripping Software
CE Pro, 4/28/09
Real Accused of Manipulating Copy Protections
PC Magazine, 4/28/09
What's innovation and what's piracy?
San Francisco Chronicle, 4/28/09
MPAA: RealNetworks could easily strip DVD copy limits
CNET, 4/28/09
RealDVD Gets Its Day in Court
eGear, 4/27/09
Lawyer: Failure to Lift TRO would be ‘Death Knell’ to RealDVD
Home Media Magazine, 4/27/09
Judge Cool to DVD Copying
Law.com, 4/27/09
RealDVD Ripping Software Trial is Underway
All I Want Here, 4/27/09
Why Does Backing up DVDS Make Us Pirates?
Horror-Movies.ca, 4/27/09
RealDVD case about whether software sidesteps copy protections
CNET, 4/27/09
Munger Tolles and Wilson Sonsini Square Off at Trial over DVD Software
AM Law Litigation Daily, 4/27/09
Public Booted from DVD Copying Trial Over ‘Secret’ CSS Code
Wired, 4/27/09
What Is Hollywood So Afraid Of?
Motley Fool, 8/12/09
3 Count: Digial Barbarism
Plagiarism Today, 4/27/09
More on Hollywood vs. Consumers
Kevin Holtsberry, 4/27/09
National Consumers League scolds MPAA on DVD copying
CNet, 4/27/09
RealDVD ripping software heads to court, fair use advocates on pins and needles
Engadget, 4/27/09
Courtroom sealed in MPAA case
Fudzilla, 4/27/09
RealDVD Gets Its Day in Court
Dealerscope, 4/27/09
RealDVD court case gets underway
Techradar UK, 4/27/09
RealDVD Ripping Software Trial is Underway
Maximum PC, 4/27/09
Hollywood Goes To Court Over DVD Software
NPR, 4/27/09
Hollywood tries to stop DVD ripping
iNews 880, 4/27/09
DVD copyright lawsuit underway in SF
ABC News, 4/27/09
RealNetworks court case has an uphill struggle
San Francisco Chronicle, 4/27/09
Hollywood puts RealDVD to test in court; Judge asks public to leave
Top News, 4/25/09
RealNetworks and MPAA Face Off in Court
Gizmo Desk, 4/25/09
RealDVD v. DVD-CCA: The Duel Begins In Earnest
Electronic Frontier Foundation, 4/25/09
Movie companies try to shut down RealNetworks software
The Cambodia News, 4/26/09
At Last, the RealDVD Trial Begins
Hot Hardware, 4/25/09
'Rent, rip, return': RealNetworks' RealDVD trial continues
Neowin, 4/25/09
RealNetworks Got Technology From Ukrainian Hackers, Lawyer Says
Bloomberg, 4/25/09
DVD software backups challenged in U.S. court
Reuters, 4/24/09
RealDVD Trial Begins
Tech-Ex, 4/26/09
RealNetworks Vs Hollywood - Here We Go Again!
The Blade, 4/25/09
Hollywood Calls RealNetworks DVD Copying a Threat
eWeek, 4/25/09
Intellectual Property Wars: Hollywood Is Out To Lunch
The New Ledger, 4/25/09
Hollywood puts RealDVD to test in court; Judge asks public to leave
Top News, 4/25/09
RealDVD v. DVD-CCA: The Duel Begins In Earnest
Blog Cottage, 4/25/09
Hollywood, RealNetworks take out their handbags
The Inquirer, 4/24/09
Napster Judge Hears Hollywood, RealNetworks Arguments
Information Week, 4/24/09
Real DVD Copying Case Gets Off To An Inauspicious Start
Tech Dirt, 4/24/09
Judge Opens Hearing On RealDVD Legal Battle
Slashdot, 4/24/09
MUCH AT STAKE IN MPAA-REALDVD SHOWDOWN
THR, Esq., 4/24/09
Trial Under Way for RealDVD Copying Software
Sinecta.com, 4/24/09
RealDVD on Trial
Technologizer, 4/24/09
Hollywood and RealNetworks in court over RealDVD ripping software
Geek.com, 4/24/09
Judge seals courtroom in MPAA DVD-copying case
CNET, 4/24/09
RealNetworks and Hollywood Spar Over DVD Ripping
Wall Street Journal, 4/24/09
Court considers legality of DVD backup copies
San Francisco Chronicle, 4/24/09
Pressing the Piracy Case: Irrelevant?
Variety, 4/24/09
RealDVD disc-ripper goes on trial
Download Squad, 4/24/09
Next battle for control of digital content: RealDVD
CNET, 4/24/09
Why The RealDVD Trial Might Actually Matter
Gizmodo, 4/24/09
Court case to determine Hollywood DVD movie copying
Techlogg, 4/24/09
Are Personal DVD Backup Copies Legal?
Xomba, 4/24/09
Real prototyping media hub with DVD ripping
Electronista, 4/24/09
The debate over DVD backups begins, with RealNetworks in the courtroom
BetaNews, 4/24/09
Interesting Court Case: RealNetworks vs. the MPAA
CinemaTech, 4/24/09
Hollywood, RealNetworks take out their handbags
Kumaran Technology World, 4/24/09
RealDVD Trial Starts Today
Tech Law Prof Blog, 4/24/09
RealDVD Legality Tested
ShortNews.com, 4/24/09
How Hollywood’s Missing the Boat on 21st Century Technology
Big Hollywood, 4/24/09
RealNetworks Facet DVD jukebox case hits courts today
Slash Gear, 4/24/09
Case against copying DVDs for personal use goes to court
OC Register, 4/24/09
RealDVD ripping case opens in court
Tech.Blorge, 4/24/09
MySpace friends ex-Facebooker
Reuters, 4/24/09
Software That Copies DVDs Is on Trial
New York Times, 4/23/09
Hollywood, RealNetworks square off on DVD copying
Associated Press, 4/23/09
RealNetworks' RealDVD DVD Ripper Goes to Trial
AppScout, 4/23/09
The Top Ten Reasons Why Hollywood's Attack on RealDVD Is Wrong
Freedom Works, 4/23/09
MPAA-RealDVD Trial Portends Legality of DVD Copying
Wired, 4/23/09
RealDVD movie copying lawsuit goes to court on Friday
Dallas Morning News, 4/23/09
RealNetworks vs. Hollywood in Court on Friday
Beet.TV, 4/23/09
Studios, RealNetworks head to court over RealDVD
Video Business, 4/23/09
Hollywood vs technology…again
Tech Liberation Front, 4/23/09
Hollywood Protectionism on Trial in San Francisco
Washington Examiner, 4/23/09
RealDVD Gets Its Day in Court
Find My IP Address Blog, 4/22/09
RealCYA
The Brickyard, 4/22/09
RealDVD; AdReady; Seattle Genetics earns; and more
TechFlash, 4/22/09
RealDVD Gets Its Day in Court
Business Week, 4/21/09
Consumers Want to Rip, Burn DVDs
Wall Street Journal, 4/17/09
How do you really feel about DVD’s
WGNS Radio, 4/17/09
The Day Hollywood Stood Still
Townhall, 4/13/09
The Innovative Movie Industry
Huffington Post, 4/10/09
Spin City
Content Agenda, 4/9/09
Your Best Form of Entertainment Technology
Big Hollywood, 3/20/09
Bob Barr Takes a Stand on DVD-Copying
Switched, 3/11/09
ON YET ANOTHER DIGITAL FIGHT
*Michael Parekh on IT*, 3/10/09
The Movie Industry is missing the boat!
Townhall, 3/10/09
Movie industry's shortsighted fight
SF Chronicle, 3/10/09
Film Studios, Consumers Battle over RealDVD
Heartland Institute, 3/1/09
Editorial: Freedom vs. favoritism
Orange County Register, 2/20/09
Hollywood Studios Are Being Stupid
Flash Report, 1/30/09
Picture This: Owning the Movies you Own
The Heritage Foundation, 1/27/09
You Can't Work With the Copyright Control Freaks
The Agonist, 1/21/2009
MPAA vs RealDVD -- Why You Care
Huffington Post, 1/22/2009
MPAA Set On Following Music Industry Off a Cliff
Direct Democracy, 1/23/09
RealDVD: Mobile Innovation Awards
LAPTOP, 1/12/2009
RealNetworks totally thinks RealDVD will be back
CrunchGear, 1/12/2009
RealNetworks confident of winning DVD copying suit
Associated Press, 1/12/2009
I can copy my MP3, why not my DVD?
TechLiberation , 1/12/2009
If iRecord can rip DVDs, why can't Real?
ZDNet, 1/07/2009
Why is Hollywood so against consumers?
Red State, 12/26/08
Movie industry says it is not "against innovation" in RealDVD fight, but that's not the point
Dallas Morning News, 10/20/2008
All I Want for Christmas is...
Town Hall, 12/24/08
RealDVD Suit Could Spur Flood of Legal DVD Copies
US News & World Report, 10/15/2008
Why Hollywood Hates RealDVD
Electronics Frontier Foundation, 10/10/2008
RealNetworks goes to court to clear RealDVD's good name (before Hollywood destroys it)
CrunchGear, 9/30/2008
RealDVD lets you copy commercial DVD movies to a hard drive, but legal battle looming
Dallas Morning News, 9/30/2008
RealDVD lets you load up your laptop with movies
USA Today, 9/10/2008
Real DVDs Ripped to Your PC. Legally. Really?
Technologizer, 9/8/2008
RealDVD is only available in the U.S.
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