Microsoft researchers have presented an interesting paper to the Association of Computing Machinery DRM conference, saying that DRM is pointless in the long term. The Register has an accessible report on it.

Judge Richard Posner has criticised the vast expansion of intellectual property laws, including the CTEA, in a widely publicised speech. Posner is a very highly respected Appeals court judge and prolific legal and economics scholar. His views are not surprising but the news organisations have picked up on them now. They seem to think it is odd that someone, who is known for their conservative stance, could have this kind view about intellectual property. Judge Alex Kozinsky and representative Orin Hatch are amongst other prominent conservatives questioning some developments in IP. Larry Lessig has been saying for some time that this is not about whether somebody has left wing or right wing views. I wonder if the message will ever get through?