A new report funded by the European Union has concluded that counterfeits have pro-consumer effects while rejecting claims of losses by established companies. The report concludes that most counterfeit purchases are not substitute for the genuine article and actually help promote the brand. The report finds that the real cost […]
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CRTC Mandates Wholesale Access for ISPs
The CRTC yesterday affirmed an earlier decision requiring incumbents to grant wholesale access to faster speeds to independent ISPs. The government could still overrule the decision within the next 90 days.
Google, Yahoo Concerned About Bill C-32’s Enabler Provision
The Wire Report reports (sub required) that Google and Yahoo are concerned with the “enabler” provision in Bill C-32. The provision is designed to target sites that facilitate but the search engines fear it could have unintended consequences.
CRA Cracks Down on eBay Seller
The Canada Revenue Agency has fined a B.C. man $68,000 for failing to report sales on eBay.
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