The United States and Russia have established an agreement to work together to fight intellectual property violations. As specified in the Intellectual Rights Protection Action Plan, Russia has agreed to shut down infringing websites, and pump more money into law enforcement, including physical raids to destroy infringing pirated content — methods of enforcement that are already present in the United States. The agreement also states that Russia will establish a law that will determine ISP liability in cases involving infringement (though it's not clear what kind of "safe harbor" provisions, if any, will be given to Russia's ISPs).
The US hails the agreement, as it should — it focuses on actions Russia can take to extend US...
via The Verge - All Posts http://www.theverge.com/2012/12/22/3795950/united-states-and-russia-establish-intellectual-property-rights-action-plan
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