The document discusses the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and Protect IP Act (PIPA), outlining their implications for copyright enforcement and the controversies surrounding them. Proponents argue these laws protect intellectual property and the economy, while opponents claim they infringe on freedom of speech and undermine internet development. Both acts are currently on hold, prompting questions about the balance between content protection and internet freedom.

1. The Internet Blackout of 2012
Presented by Shanna Kurpe

2. Agenda
Overview of the SOPA & PIPA
Proponents for Legislation
Opponents of Legislation
Questions to Ponder

3. Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA)
&
Protect IP Act (PIPA)

4. Key Players
US House of Representatives, Judiciary Committee
House Representative Lamar Smith (R-TX)
US Senate, Judiciary Committee
Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT)

5. Details of SOPA & PIPA
Allows US Department of Justice and copyright
holders to seek out court orders against websites
accused of copyright infringement.
Bars Online Ad Networks and Payment Networks
from doing business with the accused
Bars Search Engines from linking to the accused
Requires ISPs to block websites of the accused
Makes unauthorized streaming of copyrighted
material a crime
Maximum penalty of five years in prison for 10
infringements in 6 months
Immunity to ISPs who voluntarily take action
against websites that are known for infringements
Copyright holders liable for damages if they
knowingly misrepresent a website

6. Proponents of
SOPA/PIPA
55 Supporters in Congress 124 Companies and Organizations
• Sony Music Entertainment
Blumenthal
• Viacom
Lieberman
• ABC
McCain
• NBCUniversal
Past Presidents • Ford Motor Company
W. Bush • Nike
• Revlon
Clinton
• L’Oreal

7. Main Arguments
Protects intellectual property rights of content creators
• Protects American economy and creates American jobs
• Protection against counterfeit drugs

8. Opponents of
SOPA/PIPA
205 Opponents in Congress 168 Companies and Organizations
• Google
Bachmann
• Facebook
Pelosi
• Twitter
Paul • Microsoft
Current President • Reddit
Obama • Yahoo!
• eBay
• Pay Pal

9. Main Arguments
Unconstitutional, and Infringes on Freedom of Speech
Inhibits the open development of the Internet
Supersedes the Digital Millennial Copyright Act of 2010

10. Current Status
Both SOPA & PIPA have been put on hold
We will see them again....soon!

11. Questions to Ponder
What is more important - the open development of the web
or the protection of content?
Can you think of a middle ground between website owners
and content creators?
How will new copyright infringement laws, like SOPA and
PIPA, impact your personal life and/or future career?

12. Sources & Photo Credits
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H.R.3261 - Stop Online Piracy Act. 112th Congress (2011-2012). The Library of Congress, Thomas. Web. Accessed 8 March
2012.
Nguyen, Dan. Sopa Opera. Where Do Your Members of Congress Stand on SOPA and PIPA. 1 March 2012. Web. Accessed 8
March 2012.
S.968.IS - Protect IP Act of 2011. 112th Congress (2011-2012). The Library of Congress, Thomas. Web. Accessed 8 March 2012.
United-States-Senate.jpg. Computer Service Now. Web. Accessed 8 March 2012.
WcP. Observer. Internet-blackout-web-on-strike.jpg. WcP Blog. Web goes on strike, Jan. 18 2012 - Internet blackout to stop
SOPA and PIPA: “Guilty until proven innocent”?. 18 January 2012. Web. Accessed 8 March 2012.
Phillips, Malcom. Obama Administration Responds to We the People Petitions on SOPA and Online Piracy. The White
House Blog. 14 January 2012. Web. Accessed 8 March 2012.
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Wikipedia. List of organizations with official stances on the SOPA and PIPA. Web. Accessed 8 March 2012.