IP Watch reports on plans by China and India to raise concerns about ACTA at the World Trade Organization this week.
Articles by: Michael Geist
Tech Associations Speak Out Against ACTA
Three major U.S. technology industry groups have jointly spoken out against ACTA. The Consumer Electronics Association, TechAmerica and the Computer & Communications Industry Association plan to oppose the current ACTA draft.
Spanish Ambassador to Canada Says IP Obstacle to Trade Deal
The Canadian Press reports that Spain's ambassador to Canada has identified intellectual property rights as a key stumbling block to a Canada – EU Trade Agreement.
Quebec Broke Law in Buying Microsoft Software
The CBC reports that Quebec's government broke the law by buying software from Microsoft without considering offers from other vendors, the province's Superior Court has ruled.
Moore’s Strong Rejection of Three Strikes Model for Canada
It did not attract much media attention other than a few tweets, but perhaps the most noteworthy aspect of the Ministerial news conference on Wednesday launching Bill C-32 was the comments from Canadian Heritage Minister James Moore on the possibility on bringing a three-strikes and you're out (or "graduated response") […]
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