AP reports that French Culture Minister anticipates cutting off access for one thousand people per day once the three strikes and you're out system takes effect.
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Copyright
Doctorow on Copyright, Critics, and Fans
I'm late with this, but Cory Doctorow recently had a stellar piece in the Guardian on how copyright law protects critics, but not fans.
U.S. Congressional Caucus Places Canada On Another Watch List
Because one unfounded and unsupportable designation as a pirate nation is never enough, the U.S. Congressional International Anti-Piracy Caucus has placed Canada on a watch list alongside China, Mexico, Russia and Spain. This is a separate list from the USTR Special 301 list.
BSA’s Sweden Piracy Stats Entirely Estimated
Computer Sweden reports that the BSA's recent data on piracy in Sweden was entirely estimated. No Swedish companies, vendors, or computer users were apparently contacted as part of the study.
Berman Bill Seeks To Expand U.S. IP Enforcement Efforts
IP Watch reports that U.S. Congressman Howard Berman has inserted language into a bill that would mandate the creation of ten new attaches that would enhance U.S. efforts to pressure foreign countries on IP enforcement. Based on the language in the bill, Canada would be a likely target.
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