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Canadian Law Prof Michael Geist Submission on ACTA to Canadian Govt

By Robin Gross

"I begin by noting that it is difficult to provide meaningful feedback on a treaty that no one has publicly seen. However, with some public documents indicating that lobby groups hope to use the treaty to increase intermediary liability, force cross-border disclosure of Internet service provider subscriber information, and further advance the cause of anti-circumvention legislation, there is reason for concern. In light of those concerns, I raise the following issues: 1. Lack of Transparency. 2. Absence of Evidence of the Need for the ACTA. 3. Substantive Concerns with ACTA ....

Full post as published by IP Justice on May 01, 2008 (boomark / email).