Sara Bannerman has an important post that notes how the growing importance of electronic books has particularly implications for the forthcoming copyright bill. As devices such as the Kindle and iPad become increasingly popular, more and more people with purchase their books electronically with DRM included. As Bannerman notes: For […]
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WTO Withholds Comment on ACTA
The WTO has declined a request from the European Parliament to comment on ACTA, since it currently has no role in the negotations.
Rogers: We’re Concerned With the ACTA Negotiations and Three Strikes
Rogers Communications appeared before the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage and was asked by NDP MP Charlie Angus about their position on ACTA and ISP liability. Ken Englehart, Senior VP Regulatory, left little doubt about the company's concerns with ACTA and the possibility of a three-strikes and you're out model […]
EC’s ACTA Negotiator Devigne: Rejected U.S. “Blackmail”
Luc Devigne, the European Commission's lead ACTA negotiator, recently appeared before the International Trade Committee which brought together Members of the European Parliament and ACTA negotiators. Sources say Devigne revealed several key things: the release of the draft ACTA text may be a one-time deal. There are no current plans […]
Tweeting Against the Canadian DMCA
The Academicalism Blog has posted "tweet-sized" letters in response to the prospect of a Canadian DMCA and ACTA. A slight variation on the Canadian DMCA would be: @mpjamesmoore: I oppose any IP bill that includes strong digital lock provisions, excludes flexible fair dealing, & ignores public consult.
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