Current status

    WIPO


    • Treaty proposed in 1996
    • Withdrawn after pressure from ICSU and others
    • On back-burner - will re-appear!

    EU

    • Directive (96/9/EC) enacted to apply from 31-Dec-97
    • This has already happened!
    • All the above is becoming a reality within Europe
    • It will be reviewed in 2001

    US

    • Bill passed by House of Reps in 98 but rejected by Senate
    • Bill re-introduced in 1999 - current status uncertain

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