IP Watch reports that an Indian government official has acknowledged that India was not asked to participate in the ACTA negotiations and that it is concerned that the text is out of sync with international law.
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Assessing ACTA from an Australian Perspective
Kim Weatherall has posted a detailed section-by-section analysis of ACTA and its potential impact on Australian law.
ALDE Hearing on ACTA in Brussels
Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to participate in a hearing on ACTA in Brussels sponsored by Members of the European Parliament Alexander Alvaro and Marietje Schaake. Other participants included Luc Devigne, the head of the European ACTA delegation, and representatives from eBay and EuroISPA. The full video of the hearing is posted below. My presentation begins just after the 5:00 minute mark.
Next ACTA Negotiation Round Details Leaked
Information on the next round of ACTA negotiations has leaked out with reports that it will be held in Lucerne, Switzerland from June 28 – July 2, 2010.
DFAIT Posts French Language Version of ACTA
The Canadian government has posted a French language version of ACTA. An English version was widely circulated earlier this week, but Canada may have taken the initiative to have it translated.