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Universities, Journalists, Digital Rights Groups and Tech Sector Warn of Disastrous Consequences of Copyright Directive, Ask EU Member States to Continue Technical Discussions

Comments, Letters And Testimony, EU, News & Events, Patent Reform & CopyrightBy Heather Greenfield April 26, 2018

Brussels, BELGIUM — More than 145 universities, libraries, human rights, media freedom, technology businesses and digital rights groups sent an open letter Thursday. The letter asked EU Member States not to grant a mandate to the Bulgarian Council Presidency to negotiate with the Parliament on the copyright reform before addressing the damages that proposal would…

CCIA Welcomes EU’s Positive Approach to Artificial Intelligence

EU, Jobs & Innovation, News & EventsBy Heather Greenfield April 25, 2018

Brussels, BELGIUM — The European Commission published today a Communication on “Maximising the Benefits of Artificial Intelligence for Europe”, aimed at boosting Europe’s technology and industrial capacity, preparing for socio-economic changes and ensuring an appropriate ethical and legal framework. Among many different initiatives, the Commission intends to reinforce the support for research and innovation in…

SCOTUS Upholds Tool To Combat Patent Trolls In Patent Case

News & Events, Patent Reform & CopyrightBy Heather Greenfield April 24, 2018

Washington — The Computer & Communications Industry Association applauds the Supreme Court ruling in a patent case (Oil States vs. Greene’s Energy) that has been closely watched by the thousands of companies sued every year by those abusing the patent system. The high court found inter partes review (IPR) is constitutional. This review process has…

CCIA Welcomes Objectives of EU E-Evidence Proposals, Encourages Further Improvements

EU, Internet Freedom, News & Events, Privacy & SecurityBy Heather Greenfield April 17, 2018

Brussels, Belgium – The European Commission today issued its package to improve cross-border access to electronic evidence. The package includes two legislative proposals, including a “Regulation on cross-border access to e-Evidence” and a “Directive on appointing a Legal Representative”. The proposals require online service providers to respond to data production and preservation orders issued by…

Tech, Industry Warn Congress Of China Tariff Dangers In Joint Letter

News & Events, Taxes & TradeBy Heather Greenfield April 12, 2018

Washington — Ahead of a House Ways & Means Committee hearing on China tariffs Thursday, the Computer & Communications Industry Association joined dozens of other industries in a letter to leaders about the harm the tariffs would cause. The letter encourages Congress to work with the Administration to come up with a more effective strategy…

CCIA Supports Music Modernization Act Scheduled For Markup

News & Events, Patent Reform & CopyrightBy Heather Greenfield April 10, 2018

Washington — The House Judiciary Committee convenes on Wednesday to mark up legislation that will significantly change the regulation of online music. Included among the bills that the Committee plans to mark up is the Music Modernization Act, which aims to modernize the licensing of digital music rights. The legislation also includes titles which partially…

European High Court Issues Ruling Impacting Digital Single Market, EU Member States

EU, Jobs & Innovation, News & EventsBy Heather Greenfield April 10, 2018

Brussels, BELGIUM — The Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) has ruled on the question of whether France needed to notify the European Commission before passing a law impacting Europe’s Digital Single Market (DSM). Under EU rules, Member States must communicate to the Commission any draft technical regulations that relate to the taking-up or…

CCIA Urges Supreme Court: No New Internet Taxes

Briefs and Filings, News & Events, Taxes & TradeBy Heather Greenfield April 4, 2018

Washington — The Computer & Communications Industry Association has filed an amicus brief in the Supreme Court of the United States case involving online taxation. When the high court hears South Dakota v. Wayfair, Overstock.com, and Newegg, CCIA urged Justices not to depart from precedent which limits states’ ability to tax outside their borders. CCIA…

Competition Policy and the Tech Industry: What is at stake?

March 27, 2018

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