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Biotechnology Industry Organization says Kyl legislation advances patent reform debate

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New legislation may help ensure email privacy

Homeland Security’s outrageous policy of unwarranted search and seizure of electronic devices such as laptops at the border is being called to task, by Senators Feingold, Cantwell, Wyden, and Akaka through the Traveler’s Privacy Protection Act of 2008 (S. 3612), a most reasonable piece of legislation that would reign in the police state a bit and give us back a little bit of the “land of the free” that some elements of government are anxious to eradicate in the name of “security.”

Senate Passes Piracy Legislation, Creates ?Copyright Czar? if Enacted

Senate Passes Piracy Legislation, Creates ‘Copyright Czar’ if Enacted

BIO Says Kyl Legislation Advances Patent Reform Debate

WASHINGTON - Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) President and CEO Jim Greenwood released the following statement regarding the patent reform legislation introduced yesterday by Senator Jon Kyl (R, AZ): “BIO appreciates the efforts of Sen

RIAA Praises Senate Passage of Major Intellectual Property Legislation

WASHINGTON -- The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) today applauded full Senate passage of the Enforcement of Intellectual Property Act of 2008 by Sens. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt) and Arlen Specter (R-Penn.) that would provide additional resources and funding to help strengthen the protection of intellectual property at home and abroad. The House of Representatives is expected to pass the Senate legislation before Congress adjourns, sending the bill to the President for signature into law.

Congress Gets Tough On Intellectual Property

Lawmakers have approved sweeping legislation that is designed to bolster the federal government's ability to protect patents, trademarks, and other intellectual property (IP). The bipartisan legislation, the Prioritizing Resources & Organization for Intellectual Property Act (S. 3325), passed the Senate by unanimous consent on Sept. 26 and cleared the House by a vote of 381-41 two days later.

Kiwicon '08 Keynote speaker and VC Hacking.

The keynote speaker began discussing legislation currently underway regarding legalizing the ability for the police to "hack" into a system, currently this is restricted to requiring a warrant issued by a judge, however under the new legislation it'll be a "issuing officer" which as the speaker said,

FuelWatch death watch contd

I noted yesterday that it will be interesting to see how the politics play out on the likely defeat of the FuelWatch legislation in the Senate. It seems pretty obvious now that the government will try and tag the opposition as obstructive and in bed with big business while continuing to negotiate with the Greens and Independents - no doubt with their eye on the passage of future legislation. Here’s the PM:

Legislation looks to patch privacy protections at borders

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Legislation Would Open eBay Records to Retailers

The E-Fencing Enforcement Act of 2008 was introduced into the House of Representatives last week, and if passed, would require online auction sites like eBay to retain information about high-volume sellers and provide that information to retailers and to law enforcement officials in cases where police reports have been filed.

Swiss Primate Legislation Could End Some Brain Research

Too Human? Experimenters prize rhesus macaques for their similarity to humans. Neuroscientists in Switzerland might soon be unable to conduct basic research on them.

BIO Says Kyl Legislation Advances Patent Reform Debate

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BIO Says Kyl Legislation Advances Patent Reform Debate

BIO Says Kyl Legislation Advances Patent Reform Debate

September 29, 2008 - BIO President/CEO Jim Greenwood released a statement commending Senator Jon Kyl (R, AZ) for introducing the Patent Reform Act of 2008. Greenwood said, "It advances the debate on damages in a positive direction by enhancing consistent enforcement of the current law on damages and providing greater predictability for companies across all industries - but without manipulating the rules to favor infringers." It as an important step in enacting patent reform to benefit the American economy.

Weekly Roundup: Oz amps up privacy legislation and the US stays slack on prosecuting online criminals

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U.S. Senator Introduces Video Game Legislation

Washington - U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS) last week introduced a bill that would prohibit the sale rental of M-rated video games to minors, as well as ban the sale of games that do not have age-based content ratings, GamePolitics reported.

Expert available to comment on new copyright legislation

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ISPs Track Web Behavior Without Permission: Privacy Legislation Here We Come

It’s no secret that Internet service providers like Google or Comcast log user Web traffic. But apparently quite a few of them are using the information they collect about their users to deliver targeted advertising, and they’re doing so without the users’ permission.

Akerman Facilitates Passing of Innovative Foreclosure Online Auction Legislation

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U.S. intellectual property protection goes worldwide

Legislation has been introduced in the Senate aimed at reducing intellectual property theft internationally.

Royalties breakthrough: RIAA and media agree on streaming rates

While legislation before Congress languishes in the midst of two wars and now a severe financial crisis, the major parties in the online music royalties debate have actually come to an agreement on compromise rates.

Royalties breakthrough: RIAA and media agree on streaming rates

While legislation before Congress languishes in the midst of two wars and now a severe financial crisis, the major parties in the online music royalties debate have actually come to an agreement on compromise rates.

Mixed reviews for illegal file-sharing on campus

Newly reauthorized legislation will ask U.S. universities to deter students from illegal file-sharing, a controversial provision that has drawn concern from educators and praise from copyright holders.

Mixed reviews for illegal file-sharing on campus

Newly reauthorized legislation will ask U.S. universities to deter students from illegal file-sharing, a controversial provision that has drawn concern from educators and praise from copyright holders.

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