[A2k] Yale ISP statement [text]

[Jason Pielemeier]

Thank you Mr. Chairman and congratulations to you and the vice-chairs
on your re-election.  We would also like to express our sincere
gratitude to the Committee and the Secretariat for allowing us to
observe this special session.

The Information Society Project (ISP) at Yale Law School is an
intellectual center for the study of a new age in which
telecommunications and intellectual property are central determinants
of the structure of society, the development of human culture, and
democratic legitimacy.   We are one of the few academic institutions
that has been observing the evolution of this treaty over the past
few years.

Many of you may have seen the abstract of our forthcoming report,
which is available on the table outside. The Report is premised on
the idea that the regulatory and revenue structures in the
broadcasting industry need to inform any approach to broadcasters'
rights.  In this regard, the report analyzes the impact that
different regulatory regimes have had on the nature of protection
that different countries currently have =96 that is to say exclusive
rights, signal piracy or unfair competition.

We continue to believe that further analysis is required before
adopting any single approach as a mandatory option and remain at the
disposal of country delegates for any further information.

Thank you.