Margot Kaminski posts an important op-ed at IP Watch on the lack of protection for users and intermediaries in agreements like ACTA and the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP). The IP chapter in the TPP leaked earlier this week.
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U.S. Senator Wyden Raises Questions About ACTA Implementation
U.S. Senator Ron Wyden has written to U.S. President Barack Obama to raise questions about the U.S. plans to implement the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement without Congressional approval.
Is ACTA Enforceable?
The International Economic Law and Policy Blog asks whether ACTA is enforceable in the light of its vague dispute resolution mechanisms.
Canada Signs ACTA: What Comes Next
The signing of the agreement does not mean the agreement is enforceable yet. ACTA stipulates that it takes effect when six countries have deposited instruments of ratification, acceptance, or approval. In other words, most countries must still ratify the agreement (much like the WIPO Internet treaties, signing indicates general approval of an agreement but being bound by the terms requires ratification).
Canada May [Not] Be Signing ACTA This Weekend – UPDATED
Contrary to reports that Canada will be signing the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement this weekend, that may not be the case. I asked the Department of Foreign Affairs for an update and received the following statement: Canada has demonstrated our commitment to working with the international community to develop effective tools […]