The European Union has formally ratified the WIPO Internet treaties. While critics of Canadian copyright law will no doubt use the move to argue that Canada has fallen behind on copyright reform, it is worth noting that: (1) Canada has twice introduced legislation designed to do the same; (2) the […]
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EU Files Responses To ACTA Internet Chapter
The European Union has filed its comments to the ACTA Internet chapter. While the existence of the document has been made public, the document itself has not.
DFAIT Posts Questionnaire on Canada – EU Economic Agreement
The Department of Foreign Affairs has posted a questionnaire that seeks Canadian perspectives on the doing business in Europe. It seeks to identify potential impediments, which could include copyright issues (longer copyright term as arose in the IMSLP case, restrictive anti-circumvention rules) for some businesses. The deadline for submission is […]
EC Launches Consultation On Canadian IP Laws
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 […]
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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