News Archive

Aug 12, 2009 - DVD CCA vs Kaleidescape Appeal Decision

Following the decision of the California Court of Appeal, Sixth Appellate District in DVD Copy Control Association, Inc. v. Kaleidescape, Inc., William Sloan Coats of White & Case LLP, counsel to the DVD Copy Control Association (DVD CCA), issued the following statement:

"The DVD CCA appreciates the Sixth Court of Appeal's thorough review of the issues in question in this case and welcomes its decision to reverse the trial court judgment. The Appellate Court recognized what we have maintained all along, Kaleidescape had agreed to a complete contract that mandated certain requirements with which devices must conform in order to be Content Scramble System (CSS) compliant. We look forward to returning to the trial court to obtain an injunction requiring Kaleidescape to comply with its contractual obligations under the CSS License Agreement and Specifications."

View

Aug 11, 2009 - RealNetworks Preliminary Injunction

Following Judge Marilyn Patel's decision in U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, Reginald Steer of Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, LLP, counsel to the DVD Copy Control Association (DVD CCA), issued the following statement:

"The DVD CCA is grateful for Judge Patel's thorough review and thoughtful decision in this matter. The association, which represents the interests of the personal computer, consumer electronics and content industries as well as DVD consumers, is committed to enabling high quality entertainment to be available for use at home and elsewhere. The ability to make that entertainment available depends upon a set of guidelines upon which all participants in these industries can rely."

View

Feb 3, 2009 - DVD Forum has formally approved two additional formats

DVD CCA has been informed that the DVD Forum has formally approved two additional formats currently meeting the requirements of the definition of CSS Recordable DVD that are effective for use under the terms of DVD CCA's Managed Recording Amendment:

DVD Specifications for Download Disc (DVD-Download) Version 1.x
DVD Specifications for Download Disc for Dual Layer (DVD-Download for DL)Version 2.x
DVD Specifications for Download Disc for Dual Layer (DVD-Download for DL)Version 3.x

DVD CCA's November 15, 2007 Notice To All Licensees Concerning Managed Recording Amendment has been modified accordingly to reflect this development.

Oct 8, 2008 - CSS Procedural Specification Updated

An updated version of the CSS Procedural Specifications is available now. A downloadable copy is available by completing the on-line inquiry form.

Dec 20, 2007 - Managed Recording using CSS

Retailers and Consumers to be Able to Create Protected DVDs that Work with Existing DVD Players.

Dec 17, 2007 - DVD CCA Files Opening Brief in Appeal of Kaleidescape Decision

The DVD CCA filed its opening appellate brief with the California Court of Appeal in its case against Kaleidescape for breach of the CSS license agreement. This brief demonstrates that, under long-settled principles of California law, the trial court erred in its interpretation of the CSS licensing agreement and in limiting the remedies for Kaleidescape?s alleged breaches of that agreement.

Summary of the DVD CCA argument

Nov 15, 2007 - Managed Recording using CSS Update

The Board of Directors of the DVD CCA is pleased to announce the Effective Dates on which CSS Licensees may commence commercial release of Manufacture-on-Demand ("MOD") as described below and Electronic Sell Through ("ST") as described below using CSS Recordable DVDs in accordance with the terms and requirements of the CSS Managed Recording Amendment to the CSS Procedural Specifications ("Managed Recording Amendment").

Before commencing such commercial activities, however, each CSS Licensee that engages in MOD, EST or the manufacture of CSS Recordable DVDs must first supply to the DVD CCA a signed written commitment in the form of the Acknowledgment attached to this Notice that such CSS Licensee shall comply with the terms of the consumer notification program set forth in the Acknowledgment.

This Notice sets forth the Effective Dates, summarizes the consumer notification requirements, and describes DVD CCA's testing programs for playback compatibility and voluntary listing opportunities with respect to playback compatibility.

Please Note: This Notice does not constitute notice to implement the CSS Signature as set forth in the Managed Recording Amendment and provided for in Section 6.2.9.4(2) of the CSS Procedural Specifications.

Jul 11, 2007

The Board of Directors of the DVD Copy Control Association ("DVD CCA") resolved at its June 20, 2007 meeting to reinstate the previous license fee amounts, effective for payments invoiced on or after October 1, 2007.

Jun 26, 2007 - DVD Copy Control Association vs Kaleidescape case - FAQ

DVD Copy Control Association vs Kaleidescape case - FAQ

Feb 16, 2007 - Managed Recording using CSS Web Note

Managed Recording using CSS - Web Note

Feb 7, 2007 - CSS Procedural Specification Updated

An updated version of the CSS Procedural Specifications is available now. A downloadable copy is available by completing the on-line inquiry form.

Dec 15, 2006 - Managed Recording using CSS FAQ

Managed Recording using CSS - Frequently Asked Questions and Answers (FAQ)

Aug 3, 2006 - Managed Recording using CSS

DVD CCA to Enable Retailers and Later, Consumers to Create Protected DVDs Compatible with Existing DVD Players.

Managed Recording Press Release

Apr 18, 2006

The DVD CCA Board of Directors authorized continuing a fee reduction to apply to invoices issued by DVD CCA through September 30, 2007. There is no assurance that any reduction will be warranted or approved past that date.

Oct 26, 2005

This Request for Expressions of Interest ("Request") is issued by the DVD Copy Control Association ("DVD CCA") to evaluate technologies for the purpose of selecting a technology for use in marking audio-visual content to convey certain content control information ("CCI") and the detection thereof. The selected technology will be used to enhance the Content Scramble System ("CSS") copy protection system with respect to audio-visual content. Deadline for a completed response to this Request is January 6, 2006.

Sep 13, 2005

The DVD CCA Board of Directors authorized the one year fee reduction to apply to all invoices issued by DVD CCA commencing October 1, 2005 and continuing through September 30, 2006. All invoices issued by DVD CCA prior to October 1 will have the normal fees. The invoice to be issued to your company during the period October 1 , 2005 - September 30 , 2006 will reflect the fee reduction.

Aug 10, 2005 - CSS Procedural Specification Updated