April, 2010

Apr 30, 2010 - Dow Jones

WASHINGTON (Dow Jones)-- U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk, in response to a report released Friday, said China must "maintain a level playing field" by establishing fair and effective legal protections regarding intellectual property rights.

Kirk's office released Friday its "Special...

Apr 29, 2010 - BroadbandBreakfast.com

WASHINGTON, April 29, 2010 – The Global Intellectual Property Center, an affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, this week released a study examining the affects of intellectual property on American jobs between 2000 and 2007.

The study, conducted by Nam Pham of NBP Consulting, says...

Apr 28, 2010 - Bridges Weekly Trade News Digest

The veil of official secrecy that has shrouded talks on an “Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement” for the past two years was finally lifted last week, with the release of a comprehensive draft negotiating text.

Digital rights activists, academics, and sections of the computer industry had...

Apr 27, 2010 - The Hill

Companies that rely on fair use generate $4.7 trillion in revenue, according to astudy released today by the Computer &...

Apr 26, 2010 - Dow Jones Newswires

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, aiming to boost the Obama administration's desire to deploy stronger intellectual property protections, released a report Monday drawing a connection between employment and companies heavily involved with intellectual property rights.<?xml:namespace prefix = o /...

Apr 26, 2010 - Reuters

U.S. officials on Monday welcomed a new study showing the importance of innovation to U.S. economic growth and promised vigorous action to curb the huge international trade in fake and pirated goods.

"The United States has long been acknowledged as a global leader in...

Apr 26, 2010 - National Journal

A new report released Monday from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Global Intellectual Property Center argues that intellectual property "intenseive" industries contribute heavily to the U.S economy, making up about 60 percent of total U.S. exports in recent years.

The study, which covers...

Apr 26, 2010 - The Hill

A new report commissioned by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce ties strong intellectual property protections with higher wages, greater productivity and faster job creation.

The study, ...

Apr 21, 2010 - Washington TImes

In March, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released its proposed National Broadband Strategy - a grand plan to ensure all Americans have high-speed Internet access in the coming years. This is a vitally important goal, given the impact such an achievement could have on our economy and...

Apr 21, 2010 - National Journal

After coming under pressure by public interest groups and some lawmakers, the negotiating parties involved in a proposed trade agreement aimed at curbing global counterfeiting and the piracy of intellectual property released a public text of the proposal Wednesday.

The release of the...

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