The USTR has launched a public consultation on the Special 301 report that typically ends with criticism of Canadian law. The Office says it will hold hearings on the report for the first time in an effort to increase participation.
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Copycense on a History of The Special 301 Report
Copycense has a great piece that explores the history of the U.S. Special 301 list, dating back to the mid-1970s and the efforts of IBM and Pfizer to promote global intellectual property protection.
U.S. Congressional Caucus Places Canada On Another Watch List
Because one unfounded and unsupportable designation as a pirate nation is never enough, the U.S. Congressional International Anti-Piracy Caucus has placed Canada on a watch list alongside China, Mexico, Russia and Spain. This is a separate list from the USTR Special 301 list.
Vancouver Sun on the USTR Special 301 Report
The headline says it all – U.S. Falsely Claims Canada is Lax on Digital Piracy.
The Blacklist Backlash
Further to my post last week, I have columns today in the BBC and The Mark that discuss why the placement of Canada on the Priority Watch List may backfire. The BBC piece notes that several European countries – including Italy, Spain, Finland, and Israel – submitted briefs to the […]
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