Using competition law as tool to enforce access to DRM…and failing
Abstract
Apple's tight control over the FairPlay DRM system has caused many iPod users to complain that they cannot play certain files on their iPod, namely the files they bought from other online services, using a different DRM system. The proprietary control over FairPlay is also a thorn in the flesh of iTunes rivals who sought various ways to get around FairPlay's lack of interoperability. The French enterprise VirginMega tried it the legal way and so did it come that Apple's FairPlay was probably also the first case in which a competition authority in Europe had to decide if access to a Digital Rights Management system can be enforced on grounds of competition law.
Technologie en recht
Bibtex
Article{nokey,
title = {Using competition law as tool to enforce access to DRM…and failing},
author = {Helberger, N.},
url = {http://www.indicare.org/tiki-read_article.php?articleId=150},
year = {1102},
date = {2005-11-02},
journal = {INDICARE Monitor},
abstract = {Apple's tight control over the FairPlay DRM system has caused many iPod users to complain that they cannot play certain files on their iPod, namely the files they bought from other online services, using a different DRM system. The proprietary control over FairPlay is also a thorn in the flesh of iTunes rivals who sought various ways to get around FairPlay's lack of interoperability. The French enterprise VirginMega tried it the legal way and so did it come that Apple's FairPlay was probably also the first case in which a competition authority in Europe had to decide if access to a Digital Rights Management system can be enforced on grounds of competition law.},
keywords = {Technologie en recht},
}