Re: [fsfc-discuss] Peter Braid launches Intellectual Property study

[Russell McOrmond]

On 12-05-15 04:04 PM, Darcy Casselman wrote:
> http://peterbraid.ca/mp-braid-launches-intellectual-property-study/

In case it is of interest, the following is the submission I sent in on 
May 11:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jzOgyBSnE4hWjCNTASYvhuH3M4OCaOyOfHT2efbG2Zg/edit


"INDU's study of Canada's Intellectual Monopoly regime"

> My illustrious MP is again standing up for IP rights-holders like RIM
> and EA, proposing a study to "strengthen" IP rules.  Reading between
> the lines, I'm seeing "software patents."  I could be wrong, but this
> is definitely something we should keep an eye on.

  We should keep an eye on it, but those in his riding should spend 
extra time.   More government intervention in the marketplace, and 
granting more monopolies, are not good for the economy.


  RIM will likely be wiped out by TPMs which restrict the ability of 
RIM device owners from accessing popular multimedia content.  Not that 
I'm worried about RIM, but I am worried about a competative marketplace 
and how these excessive government manipulations will also wipe out the 
part of the industry I make a living in.


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