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Google Comments to USTR on Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA)

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Coalition of Technology Companies and Digital Rights Groups Comment on ACTA to USTR

Joint Statement on ACTA from American Association of Law Libraries, American Library Association, Association of Research Libraries, Center for Democracy & Technology Computer & Communications Industry Association, Consumer Electronics Association Digital Future Coalition, Entertainment Consumers Association, Home Recording Rights Coalition, … Continue reading

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Secret ACTA Treaty Emerges Blinking into Sunlight (Ars Technica)

The much-maligned, drafted-in-secret, Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, is an odd beast. Its being drafted by a group that includes the US, the EU, and Japan… but also Canada, Mexico, and Korea, which are on US Trade Representatives “special 301” watch list … Continue reading

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EU NGO (FFII) Analysis of Anti-Counterfeiting Treaty (ACTA)

Behind closed doors the EU, US, Japan and other countries negotiate an Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA). A leaked discussion paper mentions types of provisions that could be included. According to the European Commissions website, a “path breaking” agreement is foreseen. … Continue reading

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European NGO FFII Opposes Stealth Legislation, Demands ACTA Documents Be Made Public

The Foundation for a Free Information Infrastructure (FFII) has requested 12 secret Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) documents from the EU Council. Behind closed doors, the EU, US, Japan and other countries are negotiating ACTA. The negotiating parties plan on making … Continue reading

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