[FC-discuss] Request of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator for Public Comments Regarding the Joint Strategic Plan

[Rich Jones]

That's a mouthful, isn't it!

Copped this from BoingBoing:
http://www.boingboing.net/2010/02/23/us-copyright-czar-wa.html

We should tell them that the best way to avoid infringement is to
redefine what constitutes it! Either way, we definitely needs to
respond to this as a group (and individuals).

Full details:
http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/2010-3539.htm
SUMMARY: The Federal Government is currently undertaking a landmark
effort to develop an intellectual property enforcement strategy
building on the immense knowledge and expertise of the agencies charged
with enforcing intellectual property rights. By committing to common
goals, the Government will more effectively and efficiently combat
intellectual property infringement. In this request for comments, the
Government, through the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement
Coordinator (``IPEC''), invites public input and participation in
shaping an effective intellectual property enforcement strategy.
    This new effort is mandated by the Prioritizing Resources and
Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2008, Public Law 110-403
(Oct. 13, 2008) (``the PRO IP Act'' or ``the Act'') which created,
within the Executive Office of the President, the position of the IPEC.
The Act requires the IPEC to chair an interagency intellectual property
enforcement advisory committee in order to develop an Administration
strategy for enforcement against intellectual property infringement:
The Joint Strategic Plan. The IPEC is currently working with the
interagency advisory committee to develop this intellectual property
enforcement strategy.
    This request for comments and for recommendations for an improved
enforcement strategy is divided into two parts. In the first, the IPEC
seeks written submissions from the public regarding the costs to the
U.S. economy resulting from intellectual property violations, and the
threats to public health and safety created by infringement. In the
second part, the IPEC requests detailed recommendations from the public
regarding the objectives and content of the Joint Strategic Plan and
other specific recommendations for improving the Government's
intellectual property enforcement efforts. Responses to this request
for comments may be directed to either of these two parts, or both, and
may include a response to one or more requests for information found in
either part.

DATES: Submissions must be received on or before Wednesday, March 24,
2010, at 5 p.m.

ADDRESSES: All submissions should be sent electronically via
intellectualproperty at omb.eop.gov.