ICC urges
strong follow up to G8 statement on intellectual property
28
de julio de 2006
The
International Chamber of Commerce commends G8 leaders for proposing measures to
better protect intellectual property rights at the G8 Summit this month and
calls on those governments to turn their support into concrete action
In a pre-summit
meeting with G8 host and Russian President Vladmir Putin, ICC Chairman Mr
Wallenberg and other ICC officials presented a statement outlining key business
concerns. They urged President Putin to discuss the need for stronger
intellectual property rights enforcement with his G8 counterparts and are
encouraged to see some of their recommendations included in the ensuing G8
statement.
"Partnerships
with industry will be an essential element for the success of this joint plan,"
said ICC Secretary General Guy Sebban. "Businesses from all sectors around the
world are already working together through ICC's Business Action to Stop
Counterfeiting and Piracy (BASCAP) initiative to strengthen their efforts and
maximize their effectiveness."
Intellectual
property theft affects virtually all sectors and all regions of the globe at an
annual cost of approximately $650 billion. In addition to the more obvious
societal costs, piracy and counterfeiting also undermine creativity, innovation
and investment.
Enlace de
interés: ICC BASCAP site:
http://www.iccwbo.org/bascap/id1127/index.html
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