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President of EU Parliament speaks out against ACTA

Following anti-ACTA protests last Saturday, the Martin Shulz, president of the EU Parliament, denounced ACTA's lack of balance and protection of Individual rights. 14 Feb 2012 - 1 comment

Is ACTA a foregone conclusion or will it meet SOPA's fate?

Could an anti-ACTA movement have a similar effect to the anti-SOPA/PIPA protests last month? Politicians appear to be betting against it. 03 Feb 2012 - 4 comments

European Parliament refuses to disclose legal opinion on ACTA

European Union officials are denying the public access to an official legal opinion being delivered to the Committee on International Trade. 15 Nov 2011 - 4 comments

US Senator demands congressional oversight of ACTA

US Senator Ron Wyden sent a letter to President Obama saying he may not enter into an Intellectual Property agreement without Congressional approval. 13 Oct 2011 - 6 comments

ACTA would allow copyright holders to veto new technology

ACTA would give copyright holders unprecedented control over the development and distribution of new technology 03 Oct 2011 - 42 comments

EU not ready to sign ACTA just yet

The EU will not be participating in a signing ceremony for the ACTA (Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement) intellectual property treat according ...... 29 Sep 2011 - 5 comments

Secretly negotiated intellectual property treaty, ACTA, to be signed October 1

ACTA, the secretly negotiated agreement to strengthen intellectual property laws and enforcement, will be signed on October 1 at a ceremony in Japan. ...... 27 Sep 2011 - 22 comments

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