---------- Message transféré ----------From: "ACG info" To: "ACG info" Cc: Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:35:33 +0100Subject: FOR THE GOOD OF EUROPE - SAY YES TO ACTA!

ANTI-COUNTERFEITING TRADE AGREEMENT (ACTA)YOUR SUPPORT IS VITAL FOR THE GOOD OF EUROPE

Dear Member of the European Parliament
Please see the attached letter from industry representatives throughout Europe.
Protection and enforcement of intellectual property (IP) rights are among the longstanding priorities of the European Commission, with the support of the EU Parliament. For example, this support was expressed in Parliament’s strong vote adopting the Gallo Report on Enforcement of IP Rights in the Internal Market Link to Parliament resolution

Since the Commission launched its Green Paper on Combating Counterfeiting & Piracy in the Single Market in 1998 (COM(98)569) which was welcomed by the EU Parliament and stakeholders, and then presented its Action Plan in 2000, new challenges have been posed, both by the exponential growth of the internet and by the increasing sophistication of the serious organised criminals who control and benefit from the trade in fakes.
IP is the bedrock for the EU’s economic growth and job markets, fostering innovation and protecting consumers, who can trust the legitimate brands and products they recognise. A truly harmonised global approach to its protection, which is the basis for ACTA, is now essential as counterfeiting and piracy networks continue to expand globally, without concern for borders, laws or regulations.
The basic aim of ACTA is to establish a new global level of IPR enforcement to combat the worldwide threat of IP crime (counterfeiting and piracy) which will also benefit developing countries:
§ building international cooperation leading to harmonised standards and better communication between law enforcement and other authorities
§ establishing common enforcement practices to promote strong intellectual property protection, in coordination with right holders and trading partners
§ creating a strong modern legal framework which reflects the changing nature of IP crime in the global economy, including the rise of easy-to-copy digital storage mediums and the increasing danger of health threats from e.g. counterfeit food and pharmaceutical drugs.
The many scaremongering stories and false claims are unfounded, and much has been made of the fact that negotiations have been conducted 'in secret'. But trade agreements are always conducted confidentially, for the obvious reason that to do otherwise would hamper the negotiation, by risking premature or unwarranted disclosures.
§ it is an agreement concerning the enforcement of intellectual property rights§ it does not oblige any of its signatories to create new substantive rights, or to change existing ones§ it only commits its signatories to ensuring that rights holders can fully assert their rights if, when and where they exist§ it is about tackling large-scale illegal activity and pursuing criminal organisations§ it is not about limiting civil liberties or harassing consumers§ there is not (and never has been) a 'three-strikes' rule for internet infringements§ it will be in line with the current EU régime for enforcement of IPRs, which fully respects fundamental rights and freedoms and civil liberties, such as the protection of personal data
Some of the main features to commend to you are:
§ giving a broad coverage of intellectual property rights (IPRs)§ providing an international standard for IPR infringements on the internet, with a ground-breaking, yet balanced, level of harmonisation and transparency for the rules applicable to such infringements, whilst remaining fully in line with the EU acquis§ preserving the protection of fundamental rights, privacy and data protection
§ referencing those provisions of the TRIPS Agreement which: (a) safeguard the essential balance between the rights of the right holders and the public interest, and(B) stress the ‘need for intellectual property rights to contribute to technical innovation, socio-economic welfare, or the protection of health’
Some points to note
§ the Commission would have liked the section on border controls to go further, but this wasn't possible§ patents may be included in the civil enforcement chapter, but are otherwise excluded (because other countries do not control patents,so this would have required major changes in their legislation)
§ ACTA only deals with illegal products - no negative effect is expected on EU trade§ the main impact will be on how infringements are dealt with in third countries § ACTA will not change the acquis communautaire so it needs no actual implementation§ it will help to encourage some of our trading partners to move closer to the EU’s high standards of IPR enforcement, to the benefit of all of our citizens and industries
§ Current IP regimes in the single market already facilitate unprecedented consumer access to products and use of content in the digital environment, including online retail websites for all the major companies; numerous other trading platforms for the purchase of manufactured goods; the ability to watch broadcasts e.g. of sporting events on a live, delayed or highlights basis across a number of technologies; legal music download services; digital copies of films; countless video game sites that allow download, and methods to allow over 90% of academic journals to be available online.
Thanks to our IP framework consumers can now access products and content how and when they want – with that same framework rewarding the efforts of those who invest in and create the content. But trust and confidence are also essential for the successful development of commercial, creative and consumer interests on the internet. ACTA will add a crucial level of protection and support, both for member states, and for third countries where, for some, a higher standard of IPR enforcement is urgently needed.

Yours sincerely

Ruth Orchard
Director-General
The Anti-Counterfeiting Grouppro-ACTA e-mail / e-mail pro ACTA reçu par les députés européns

$$$$$$ partout ca veut dire ce que ca veut dire non?

il faut d'abord éliminer le paradox entre la IP et la propriété matérielle dans la loi européenne et dans chaque pays en Europe... salutations de la Pologne !!!

Vorphalax, le 14/02/2012 - 15:47

$$$$$$ partout ca veut dire ce que ca veut dire non?

§ (paragraphe), pas $ (dollar)

Et la lettre qui allait avec :
http://www.numerama.com/magazine/21663-acta-les-industries-europeennes-unies-pour-sauver-l-accord.html

le mensonge par omission , et faut aussi parler de la possibilité de rajouter des options sans renegocier.
pauvre petit bonhommme.

Guillaume, le 14/02/2012 - 17:19

Et la lettre qui allait avec :
http://www.numerama....r-l-accord.html

T'es mignon Guillaume, mais Numerama, n'est pas jusqu'à preuve du contraire un site anglophone . Par respect du lecteur, le minimum aurait été de traduire ton article en Français.

manbu, le 14/02/2012 - 18:04

Guillaume, le 14/02/2012 - 17:19

Et la lettre qui allait avec :
http://www.numerama....r-l-accord.html

T'es mignon Guillaume, mais Numerama, n'est pas jusqu'à preuve du contraire un site anglophone . Par respect du lecteur, le minimum aurait été de traduire ton article en Français.

Tu remarqueras que l'article est traduit, mais qu'on est ici sur le forum. C'est justement parce que je n'avais pas le temps de traduire que j'ai publié le mail ici. Mais il aurait sans doute été plus mignon de le garder pour moi

hooo juste avant que la commission europeenne ne sorte son doc sur l'acta... l'europe à la botte des majors?

blackistef2, le 14/02/2012 - 19:10

hooo juste avant que la commission europeenne ne sorte son doc sur l'acta... l'europe à la botte des majors?

Ben quand tu vois qu'il y a Karel De Gucht parmis les membres ...
Il faut s'étonner de voir ce genre de rapport.
http://ec.europa.eu/...14/index_fr.htm

Et qui est président ?? José Manuel Barroso
Le type qui parle sociale aux socialistes et libéral aux libéraux.

Son formidable plan de sauvetage pour son pôte millardaire => http://www.solidarit...aire-grec_06684

Et surtout, c'est "frais de déplacement pour 2009" =>
http://www.lemonde.f...05437_3214.html

Et vous vous étonnez de voir la commission à la botte des lobbies ???? Moi, ça m'étonne pas.