TACD event in European Parliament

EU urged to support treaty for blind people The EU has been accused of being “insensitive” to the needs of the ten million visually impaired people in Europe. Speaking at a parliamentary hearing on Tuesday, former MEP David Hammerstein said…

Notes on ACTA for a consumer perspective 2.0

1. Consumers demand that the Anti-counterfeiting trade agreement limit its scope It is imperative for consumer protection that ACTA clearly defines what “counterfeiting” means as expressed by international law in TRIPS. ACTA should refer to trademark protection 1 as defined…

Notes for a consumer perspective on ACTA text

Official ACTA text from a consumer perspective: a few ideas 1. Consumers demand that the Anti-counterfeiting trade agreement limits its scope to counterfeiting as defined by international law. It is imperative for consumer protection that ACTA clearly defines what “counterfeiting”…