11/30/2009

Michael Geist - EU ACTA Analysis Leaks: Confirms Plans For Global DMCA, Encourage 3 Strikes Model



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Monday November 30, 2009
The European Commission analysis of ACTA's Internet chapter has leaked, indicating that the U.S. is seeking to push laws that extend beyond the WIPO Internet treaties and beyond current European Union law (the EC posted the existence of the document last week but refused to make it publicly available). The document contains detailed comments on the U.S. proposal, confirming the U.S. desire to promote a three-strikes and you're out policy, a Global DMCA, harmonized contributory copyright infringement rules, and the establishment of an international notice-and-takedown policy.


Michael Geist - EU ACTA Analysis Leaks: Confirms Plans For Global DMCA, Encourage 3 Strikes Model

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