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United North American Music Community Calls On Ambassador Lighthizer To Craft A New NAFTA That Works For Creators
January 22, 2018 | International
Read the music groups’ letter here: North American Music Community Letter To USTR…
Read the letter here: 37 Associations Letter To USTR On NAFTA…
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Read the Action for Trade Coalition letter here.
IIPA News: Leading U.S. Industries Highlight Global Challenges to Legitimate Digital Marketplaces for Creative Content
November 30, 2017 | International
The nation’s leading creative industries call on the U.S. government to help ensure our trading partners step up copyright protection. Read more from IIPA here. …
A Growing Chorus of Voices Calling For Strong Copyright Protections In NAFTA Swells To Over 75,000 Individuals
November 16, 2017 | International
The North American Free Trade Agreement, known as NAFTA, is currently being negotiated between the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Copyright law, the single most important tool in protecting the rights and livelihoods of millions of creatives across the country, looks to be on the negotiating table.
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RIAA Highlights Stream Ripping, Illicit Foreign Sites In ‘Notorious Markets’ Submission to U.S. Trade Rep
October 2, 2017 | International
Read the RIAA’s submission here: RIAA Notorious Markets Submission To USTR…
23 MUSIC ORGANIZATIONS URGE U.S. TRADE REP TO ENSURE NAFTA PROTECTS CREATORS
September 19, 2017 | International
Today, 20+ music organizations encompassing the entire music community sent this letter to U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer…
ACTION for Trade News: New Coalition Launches to Ensure Trade Deals Advance American Innovation
September 19, 2017 | International
ACTION for Trade aims to ensure U.S. trade policy and trade agreements promote creativity and innovation. Read the announcement from the diverse intellectual property-based coalition here.