[A2k] Asian Group statement at WIPO SCCR on TPMs

[Thiru Balasubramaniam]

Indonesia on behalf of the Asian Group expressed their view that their
group could not "not support any provisions that would provide for legal
protection of TPMs". The Asian Group believed these measures would
stifle technological innovation and could restrict the public's ability
to access information and restrict access to public domain works.

The recommendation of the Asian Group was that Article 19 of the Revised
Draft Basic Proposal on "Obligations Concerning Technological Measures"
be deleted.