ACTA draft draws cautious welcome2010-10-07 09:46 by DanielaTags: ACTA, ISP, Internet, piracy
A '99 percent complete' version of the proposed Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) has been released, in an effort to reach accord on how to stop the global trade in pirated goods. And internet service providers are breathing a sign of relief, as the draft does not specifically hold them responsible for copyright infringement by their users. Instead, it says they must 'take effective action' when infringement is discovered. "This text reflects tremendous progress in the fight against counterfeiting and piracy — a global crime wave that robs workers in the United States and around the world of good-paying jobs and exposes consumers to dangerous products," said US trade representative Ron Kirk. "We must now work quickly with our partners to finalize the results achieved in the Tokyo. This work represents a significant victory for those who care about protecting and enforcing intellectual property rights." Read more -here-
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