The EFF and Public Knowledge have submitted a joint response to the USTR consultation on the Special 301 process. The organizations warn against sanctioning countries for not implementing ACTA.
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Doctorow on ACTA
Cory Doctorow has published a terrific piece on ACTA that provides a good backgrounder and information on what people can do.
Knopf With 21 Reasons Canadian Copyright Law Is Stronger Than The U.S.
Howard Knopf has an absolute must-read post that lists 21 reasons why Canadian copyright law is already stronger than the U.S. Knopf's list includes the existence of the private copying levy, neighbouring rights, movie theatre payments for exhibiting films, moral rights, the fact that broadcasters pay more copyright royalties and […]
Australian Copyright Agency Spends More Salaries Than Creators
The Australian reports that Australia's Copyright Agency Limited spent more last year on staff salaries that it allocated to authors and artists.
Free Software Foundation Submission on USTR Special 301
The Free Software Foundation has posted its submission to the USTR Special 301 consultation, warning against anti-circumvention legislation and urging the U.S. government to stop "using such laws as a negotiating stick."
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