Archive for November, 2009

Secret Copyright Treaty Marks End to Made-in-Canada Policy

Appeared in the Toronto Star on November 9, 2009 as Secret Talks Threaten Copyright Policy Last week Canadian officials travelled to Seoul for the latest round of closed-door negotiations on an international treaty called the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA).  While battling commercial counterfeiting would seem like a good idea, the […]

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November 9, 2009 Comments are Disabled Columns Archive

Global Reactions to ACTA

The reaction to revelations about the Internet provisions of the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement continue.  Notable articles include: Canada: Still-murky copyright treaty could change web as we use it New Zealand: New Zealand should not sign international piracy agreement Australia: ISPs Focus of Piracy Talks Australia: Fighting Piracy – three strikes […]

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November 9, 2009 8 comments News

CBC’s As It Happens on ACTA

Earlier tonight I appeared on CBC's As It Happens to discuss ACTA. An MP3 version of the interview is available.

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November 6, 2009 3 comments News

Comparing Canadian iPhone Costs

The Financial Post has a good comparison of iPhone costs among the three Canadian carriers.  The bottom line?  Virtually no difference in price for most users.

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November 6, 2009 2 comments News

Reporting on WIPO IP Enforcement Meeting

As delegates were meeting in Seoul, Korea on ACTA, WIPO was holding an IP enforcement meeting.  Details from KEI and IP Watch.

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November 6, 2009 Comments are Disabled News