Lost amidst the ACTA news last week (on this blog at least) was the launch of the Public Domain Manifesto, a terrific initiative produced by a European group focused on the digital public domain. Add your name today!
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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."
German Perspective on ACTA
Spiegel Online runs a lengthy feature on ACTA from a German perspective.
What Really Happened At the ACTA Talks in Mexico?
With the conclusion of the 7th round of ACTA negotiations in Guadalajara, Mexico last week, participating countries issued the now-standard boilerplate statement that merely repeats the agenda items and provides no real insight into the progress of the talks. While the statement is does little to advance the desire for […]
More Voices From Europe Raising Concerns About ACTA
ACTA continues to generate concern in Europe. EuroISPA, the world's largest ISP association has spoken out against the secret copyright agreement, while two more members of the European Parliament have raised questions. Britta Thomsen, a Social Democrat MEP from Denmark, and Alexander Alvaro, a Free Democratic Party MEP from Germany, […]
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