Ernest sez, "If you like the broadcast flag, you're going to love this proposed new WIPO treaty that requires it. The draft treaty will be discussed June 7-9 in Geneva and gives broadcasters and cablecasters exclusive rights, such as the rights of reproduction, fixation, and distribution, even if the broadcaster doesn't have the copyright to the work broadcast. If the US gets its way, webcasting will also be covered. And don't try to get around the broadcast flag, either, the treaty has DMCA-like provisions for circumvention." One of my new gigs in Europe is fighting this thing. Expect to see lots more about it.
(Thanks, Ernest)
