Two ongoing cases illustrate the point. First, the European
Union is pushing for the US to change a
pair of rules that it calls "long-standing trade irritants." Despite World
Trade Organization rulings against it, the US has not yet corrected either case
for a period of several years. Ambassador John Bruton, who represents the EU in
the US, said in a statement
late last week that he wants to see the matters resolved.
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Worst IP offenders: China, Russia, and... Canada?
Late last week, the US named and shamed its list of the worst offenders when it comes to protecting intellectual property; China, Russia, Argentina, Chile, India, Israel, Pakistan, Thailand, and Venezuela topped the "Special 301 Report" and earned the dubious distinction of being placed on a Priority Watch List (The Pirate Bay was also singled out for special mention). Together with the countries on the regular Watch List, the report called out a grand total of 46 countries, and the reaction has been fast and furious.
in list: Episode 57
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IP hypocrisy: US likes WTO rulings only when it wins
Two ongoing cases illustrate the point. First, the European Union is pushing for the US to change a pair of rules that it calls "long-standing trade irritants." Despite World Trade Organization rulings against it, the US has not yet corrected either case for a period of several years. Ambassador John Bruton, who represents the EU in the US, said in a statement late last week that he wants to see the matters resolved.
in list: Episode 52
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Intellectual Property Watch » WIPO Copyright Committee Done For Year; Exceptions And Limitations ‘Here To Stay’
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Israel rebukes US: Our copyright laws are fine, thanks
in list: Episode 51
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