Author of machiavelli.net, proud father of three, interested in shaping network society. Welcome to my blog.TRIPS 3: Intellectual Property Rights on Steroids
Just in case you missed the leaking of the “super-secret” intellectual property rights international treaty proposal, then follow the story at Boing Boing. Or go directly to Wikileaks.
And if you want to know more go to Michael Geist’s blog:
Given the recent backlash at WIPO, the U.S. is avoiding the U.N. system. Instead, it has created a new counterfeiting coalition of the willing that includes the European Union, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, and Canada. Those countries yesterday simultaneously announced enthusiastic support for a new trade agreement with negotiations to begin next year. Indeed, International Trade Minister David Emerson’s announcement to the House of Commons brought the MPs to their feet.
This treaty could ultimately prove bigger than WIPO – without the constraints of consensus building, developing countries, and civil society groups, the ACTA could further reshape the IP landscape with tougher enforcement, stronger penalties, and a gradual eradication of the copyright and trademark balance.
