As CCIA Geneva Representative Nick Ashton-Hart writes in his IP Watch op ed this week, the entire intellectual property community knows there are problems with the World Intellectual Property Organization. “WIPO’s accountability, transparency, and governance are not fit for purpose in the 21st century,” he said. The piece goes on to offer brief details on six reforms he recommends that would be a good start.
CCIA Expresses Concerns With Texas Digital Protections Legislation Ahead Of Hearing
March 20, 2023
Washington – The Texas legislature has scheduled a hearing on HB 18 Monday, intending to protect minors online. The bill, however, contains provisions that may conflict with federal law and result i...
CCIA Statement on Indo-Pacific Economic Framework Negotiation Round
March 20, 2023
Washington – Officials from the United States and their counterparts concluded a negotiating round for the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework in Bali, Indonesia, with parties discussing a range of iss...
CCIA Files Comments in Opposition to Tennessee Social Media Content Moderation Bills
March 14, 2023
Washington – The Computer & Communications Industry Association today offered comments in opposition to two proposed Tennessee laws, SB 1299/HB 1504 and SB 111/HB 682, which would seek to preven...
Data Act: Modest Improvements by EU Parliament and Council Fail To Address Structural Flaws
March 14, 2023
Brussels, BELGIUM – Today, the European Parliament adopted its final report on the Data Act, the proposed EU regulation introducing harmonised rules on data-sharing and access obligations. With Memb...