Issue 13 - May 2000

Contents include:

• WIPO treaty developments for performers - Diplomatic conference on performers' rights announced;
• WIPO/IP Australia regional symposium - visit to Australia by Director-General of WIPO;
• APEC Intellectual Property Experts Group - Regional IP issues considered;
• Competition review of intellectual property legislation - Interim report and public consultations;
• Legislation updates: Copyright Amendment (Digital Agenda) Bill 1999 and Copyright Amendment (Moral Rights) Bill 1999;
• Copyright Law Review Committee - Report on the jurisdiction and procedures of the Copyright Tribunal;
• House of Representatives inquiry into the enforcement of copyright in Australia - Committee expected to report in second half of 2000.

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