The European Commission has launched a public consultation on the state of Canadian economic rules ahead of the negotiations on a Canada – EU free trade agreement (hat tip – Jamie Love). The consultation includes a full chapter on intellectual property including questions on satisfaction with Canadian IP law, whether […]
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Lofgren “Very Nervous” About ACTA
The National Journal reports that Congresswomen Zoe Lofgren has expressed her concern about ACTA. Lofgren told a crowd of high-tech executives that the six-page outline of ACTA leaves her very nervous, particularly the prospect of moving toward a three-strikes approach for ISPs.
The MPAA on How to Camcord
The U.S. Copyright Office is conducting hearings on the exemptions under the DMCA (they do this every three years) and Rebecca Tushnet has been providing detailed coverage. A full day was devoted to the issue of an exemption for teachers and students so that they could circumvent the locks on […]
EFF and PK Call For Greater ACTA Transparency
The EFF and Public Knowledge have again expressed their concern over the lack of U.S. transparency over ACTA. The USTR released only 36 more pages (here and here), withholding over 1,000 other relevant documents.
IFPI Links Canada – EU Free Trade Negotiations With Copyright Reform
On the day that Canada and the European Union officially announced talks to strike a comprehensive free trade agreement, the IFPI, the international arm of the RIAA and CRIA, used the opportunity to pressure Canada to engage in copyright reform. In fact, in short commentary in European Voice, IFPI Executive […]
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