Revision as of 16:51, 1 May 2009

Research Questions

Are there associations in this field/market (business associations, university associations, professional associations) that are relevant for the IP debate in this field? Identify their policies, recommendations and/or best practices related to IP of their members.

1997-2008: Congresswoman Pat Schroeder From 2009: Former Congressman Tom Allen, a former six-term Congressman from Maine

@@ Line 4: / Line 4: @@
 =[http://www.publishers.org/main/SchoolDivision/schoolDiv_01.htm Association of American Publishers School Division]=
+* Head:
+-2008: Congresswoman Pat Schroeder
+From 2009: Former Congressman Tom Allen, a former six-term Congressman from Maine
 * Copyright Issues
 * International Copyright Issues
-** [http://www.publishers.org/main/PressCenter/Archicves/2009_April/2009special301.htm "Publishers Applaud Focus on Important Markets in USTR’s Annual “Special 301” Report], April 30, 2009
+** [http://www.publishers.org/main/PressCenter/Archicves/2009_April/2009special301.htm "Publishers Applaud Focus on Important Markets in USTR’s Annual “Special 301” Report], April 30, 2009. <br>
-The Association of American Publishers (AAP) welcomed today’s release of the annual Special 301 report by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR). The report is the result of a Congressional mandate to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of intellectual property protection in selected countries and territories worldwide. It also highlights book and journal piracy and the need for improved market access for American companies among important issues for engagement in 2009." <br>
 * Governmental Relations