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Getting DMCA Locked In Through The Backdoor

Posted by Hemos on from the avoid-that-whole-review-thing dept.

pugugly writes "Findlaw's Writ has an interesting editorial (By a student) on the quietly signed Singapore-U.S. Free trade agreement, set for fast-track approval (Limited debate, no amendments). It has a clause in it requiring the signatories abide by DMCA provisions. Among other things, this could theoretically this would remove that annoying judicial oversight from the picture."

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  1. Singapore, eh? by AtariAmarok · · Score: 3, Funny

    That must explain that provision buried within the DMCA that bans chewing gum, and also the penalties which can include caning.

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    Don't blame Durga. I voted for Centauri.
  2. Oz? ...what next, middle earth? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    "I guess Oz will be up soon."

    Fine with me if the U.S. imposes DMCA restrictions on trade with places like Oz, Neverland, Hogwarts, Grand Fenwick, and Gondor (keeps those pirated Palantir's off the market!)

    Won't do any harm there, keeps it from messing with real countries.