November 05, 2002 The IIPA Presidents wrote to USTR Robert Zoellick about their concerns regarding the reported inadequacy of Chile’s recent FTA proposals affecting copyright and enforcement as well as services and e-commerce.
September 10, 2002 IIPA filed comments with USTR regarding its Notice of Public Hearing concerning China’s compliance with WTO commitments, 67 Fed. Reg. 45580-1 (July 9, 2002).
August 07, 2002 Statement of IIPA President Eric H. Smith – IIPA applauded Congress’s recent passage of Trade Promotion Authority.
May 16, 2002 U.S. copyright industries celebrated the entry into force of the two WIPO “Internet” treaties — the WIPO Copyright Treaty (WCT) and the WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty (WPPT) — and applaud the key authors and supporters of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).
May 15, 2002 IIPA submitted public comments to the U.S. Trade Representative on ‘Accessions to the World Trade Organization and on U.S. Participation in Negotiations for the Terms of these Accessions,’ specifically regarding Lebanon, Vietnam, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Macedonia, Cambodia and Laos. To view a full PDF version of the submission, click here.
April 30, 2002 IIPA Applauds USTR’s Decisions to Prioritize Copyright Law and Enforcement Reforms and to Emphasize Enforcement Against Optical Media and Internet Piracy in 51 Countries through Special 301. USTR’s investigation of Ukraine as “Priority Foreign Country” Continues; 15 Countries Named to the “Priority Watch List” and 33 to the “Watch List.”
April 22, 2002 IIPA Economic Study Reveals Copyright Industries Remain a Driving Force in the U.S. Economy. U.S. Copyright Industries Continue to lead the Economy in Job Growth, Contribution to the GDP and Foreign Sales/Exports.
March 26, 2002 In a letter to congressional leaders, the IIPA voiced its strong support for the prompt enactment of Trade Promotion Authority (TPA). If Americas copyright industries are to remain successful in global markets, the President, in consultation with Congress and the private sector, must have effective and credible authority to negotiate bilateral, regional and multilateral trade agreements that will reduce barriers to American creative works, and enhance intellectual property protection and enforcement available for American creators.
February 21, 2002 IIPA applauded the deposit of the 30th country for the WIPO Performers and Phonograms Treaty (WPPT). As a result, the WPPT will enter into force on May 20, 2002.