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More on the Pro-IP Act and its New Czar

On October 20, 2008 By JETLaw

As previously mentioned in last week’s post, the days of George W. Bush’s presidency may be dwindling, but that hasn’t stopped him from using his last months in office to strengthen federal protection for entertainment industries with the creation of a “Copyright Czar“. Despite strong objections from the Department of Justice, [...]

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The Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement: Crossing the Line Between IP and Individual Liberty?

On September 23, 2008 By JETLaw

Digital rights advocacy groups Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) and Public Knowledge have filed a lawsuit against the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR). According to the groups, the office has neglected to respond to their Freedom of Information Act request that seeks disclosure of the USTR’s contents of the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade [...]

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