Mexico’s Ambassador to Japan, Claude Heller, signed ACTA on July 12, 2012. A press release by the Instituto Mexicano de la Propiedad Industrial (IMPI), said that the agreement aims to “provide Mexican people with a sound international protection of their…
A coalition of 22 trade groups have written a letter on the Trans Pacific Partnership to U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk that focuses mainly on services and investment. However, the letter also states that the TPP chapter on intellectual property…
Infojustice Roundup Declaration of Internet Freedom Last week, ninety-one organizations and thirty-eight individuals launched the Declaration for Internet Freedom, which is open for endorsements. It states: “We stand for a free and open Internet. We support transparent and participatory processes…
On July 3, the USTR announced that it has proposed a new provision for the secret text of the Trans Pacific Partnership on limitations and exceptions to copyright. In a blog post, the provision as is described as “consistent with…
The thirteenth round of negotiations of the TPP began on Monday morning, with stakeholder participation forums at the very beginning of the round. Efforts were made by USTR to accommodate stakeholder requests during a week where scheduling was complicated by…
On Wednesday, Congressman Darrell Issa wrote a letter to USTR requesting access to the Trans Pacific Partnership negotiations: “Given the immense impact that this agreement will have on many areas of the American economy, including intellectual property, I respectfully request…
Yesterday, the U.S. Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator published a Federal Register Notice seeking public comments on a new Joint Strategic Plan for IP enforcement. Comments are due July 25. The request asks for “detailed recommendations from the public regarding specific…
Infojustice Roundup Canada and Mexico Invited to Join the TPP Negotiations with Conditions; Obligations Conflict with Canadian Copyright Legislation Last week, Canada and Mexico were both invited to join the negotiations, under the condition that they accept all of the…
Today the EP Committee on International Trade (INTA) voted to 19-12 to recommend that the full Parliament reject ACTA. It formally adopted David Martin’s draft report on the agreement, which formally advises the Parliament to decline to give its consent…
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) released a new study by Meir Pugatch, David Torstensson and Rachel Chu at its annual conference that explores the link between intellectual property and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). Taking Stock: How Global Biotechnology Benefits…
Infojustice Roundup Mexico Invited to Join the TPP; Canada Rumored to Be Invited Soon Yesterday, Mexico was invited to enter the TPP negotiations. According to the USTR press release: “The Administration will shortly notify Congress of its intent to include…
Yesterday, Mexico was invited to enter the TPP negotiations. According to the USTR press release: “The Administration will shortly notify Congress of its intent to include Mexico in the TPP negotiations. The notification will trigger a 90-day consultation period with…