A report from Singapore indicates that the country is “positive about becoming a founding signatory of ACTA.”
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Brazil, India Speak Out Against ACTA
Officials from both Brazil and India has spoken out against ACTA. Brazilian officials say they do not recognize the legitimacy of the treaty, while Indian officials say they have other priorities and do not see what they would gain from ACTA.
Assessing ACTA’s Criminal Provisions
FFII has a detailed look at the criminal provisions in ACTA, with particular emphasis on the European perspective.
Where U.S. Law is Inconsistent with ACTA
KEI has compiled an instructive list of areas where the ACTA text appears to be inconsistent with U.S. law.
A Sampling of ACTA Reactions
There has been no shortage of reaction to the release of the latest ACTA text over the past 24 hours. USTR Ambassador Ron Kirk called it a significant victory and urged other ACTA countries to quickly complete the text. Australian officials also welcomed release of the latest text, while EU […]
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