Intellectual Property
Nov. 12, 2015
Open Internet trumps piracy concerns, appeals court rules
A federal appeals court ruled Tuesday that the U.S. International Trade Commission cannot regulate electronic data transmissions, curtailing the agency's jurisdictional authority over which goods can enter U.S. borders.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
A divided federal appeals court ruled Tuesday that the U.S. International Trade Commission cannot regulate electronic data transmissions, curtailing the agency's jurisdictional authority over which goods can enter U.S. borders.
The 2-1 decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit marks a victory for major technology companies and advocates that support open Internet access and a s...
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