Embassy reports on leaked European documents on the latest round of talks in the Canada – EU Trade Agreement. The documents reveal that the EU is seeking full access to Canadian procurement at the national, provincial, and local levels. The documents also indicate that a consolidated text is due by […]
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Brazil May Target U.S. IP To Retaliate for WTO Violation
Brazil is threatening to ignore U.S. patents in retaliation for WTO violations over cotton subsidies.
Why Did Ofcom Back Down Over DRM at The BBC?
Cory Doctorow's latest Guardian column looks at the BBC's bluff on whether HD content will be broadcast without DRM protections.
UK Adopts Creative Commons Licence for Open Data
The UK government has announced plans to adopt Creative Commons licences for the use of government open data.
Israel To Be Downgraded on Special 301 List?
The IP Factor reports that Israel has negotiated a reduction in its standing on the USTR's Special 301 list.
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