Several civil society organizations met with 21 ACTA negotiators earlier this week. They provide a full report on the meeting which includes an indication that patents may be removed from the border measures chapter, that the Internet chapter is here to stay, and they may need to change their domestic […]
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ACTA Workshop: China, Pakistan, Brazil Express Significant Concerns
I attended a workshop on ACTA in Geneva yesterday that included government attendees from China, India, Pakistan, and other leading developing countries. Some key takeaways: China expressed serious concerns with ACTA as upsetting the IP balance and harming the interests of the developing world. It argued that this may provide […]
Search Engine on Moore’s Radical Extremist Comment
TVO's Search Engine covers [MP3] Canadian Heritage Minister James Moore's "radical extremist" comment in an interview with me about his remarks and what it says about the current copyright reform process.
NDP MP Denise Savoie on C-32: Concerned With Digital Locks, Supports Fair Dealing
NDP MP Denise Savoie, who chairs the All-Party Arts Caucus, has written to a constituent with her views on C-32. Savoie expresses concern with the digital lock provisions and support for the fair dealing reforms, including the new exception for education.
Protest on C-32 Held in Calgary
A small protest on Bill C-32 was held in Calgary over the weekend. CTV and the Calgary Herald reported on the event.
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