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European Union IP Policy

The European Union has many policy intiatives related to the Internet, ecommerce and online content or copyright. In fact, there are so many, it is frequently difficult to keep up with them. In this section, I report on Internet-related matters within the EU institutions - European Commisission, Council and Parliament - and the activites of the key policy-makers.

Specific policies which are under consideration, such as the IPR enforcement directive and IP or copyright enforcement initiatives, are reported in a dedicated section. Similarly, the section on Internet Threats looks at any other EU policy initiatives which imply Internet blocking for any other purpose.

Lest we forget - Margaret Thatcher’s telecoms legacy

Monica Horten

Published on 09 April 2013

Loathe her or love her, Margaret Thatcher’s telecoms policies have strongly influenced the structure of European Union policy. But how far did they pave the way for Internet communications?

As we learn of the death of Baroness Thatcher yesterday, it is worth reflecting on the ways in which her policies have shaped the telecoms industry that we have today. She was politician who prompted very mixed and divided reactions, and her policies were not always welcomed or liked. And it is so with her telecoms policies.

Happy New Year 2013 – a change of tune for copyright?

Monica Horten

Published on 02 January 2013

Iptegrity wishes all readers a very Happy New Year!

2012 was a tumultuous year for copyright policy. Political support for the copyright industries overturned by a push-back from citizen interests, who got thousands out on the streets in protest. What effect will it have on EU policy?

EU hosts private talks on new film business models

Monica Horten

Published on 13 October 2012

Can Steely Neelie force change onto the film industry?

Earlier this week the EU played host to exclusive talks with the film and Internet industries, intended to re-shape the film industry business model for the Internet. The talks, which took place in the south of France, behind closed doors, and well away from prying eyes, had a guest list that included the great and the good of the European film and Internet industries. These distinguished guests will get the first cut at a new piece of EU law for films on the ‘Net.