The IP Factor reports that Israel has negotiated a reduction in its standing on the USTR's Special 301 list.
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US, EU Defend ACTA Secrecy, UK Supports Transparency
Faced with mounting criticism over ACTA secrecy, officials from both the U.S. and the EU are speaking out. In a letter to the editor at the Financial Times, the USTR's Stanford McCoy rejects the transparency concerns, claiming:
"Far from keeping them secret, governments participating in these negotiations have sought public comments, released a summary of issues under discussion, and enhanced public engagement."
Meanwhile, an EU official told EurActiv.com that media reports have oversimplified ACTA and that information has been provided to the European Parliament "whenever possible." The EU official declined to be named due to a non-disclosure agreement.
USTR: ACTA Fears Based on Misconceptions
The USTR won't reveal ACTA, but it claims that fears associated with the still-secret treaty are based on "misconceptions."
U.S. Ambassador to Canada: No Link Between Copyright and Buy American Laws
Last month, U.S. trade lobbyist Scotty Greenwood urged Canadians to enact U.S.-style copyright reforms, arguing that progress on that issue would result in movement on the "Buy American" provisions that have cropped up in the United States. I pointed to a post from Blayne Haggart explaining why the link was […]
USTR Launches Public Consultation on Special 301
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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