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CIPPIC Submission on ACTA to Canadian Government

By Robin Gross

The content of ACTA could have significant implications for Canada. Counterfeiting activity harms Canadian consumers and Canadian trade. All Canadians endorse the dedication of appropriate law-enforcement resources to addressing trade-debilitating commercial infringement. However, intellectual property policy equally touches on important policy frameworks governing innovation, privacy, security, trade, creativity and freedom of expression. Enthusiasm to address the harms legitimately attributed to counterfeiting could push ACTA?s content beyond that sphere to undermine other values that Canadians hold dear. CIPPIC urges Canadian negotiators to remain cognizant of this reality, and to approach ACTA discussions with an understanding that balanced intellectual property policies are the best means of advancing Canada?s interests.....

Full post as published by IP Justice on April 30, 2008 (boomark / email).