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EC Statement: Answer to MEP question - Karel De Gucht - USA's attitude towards ACTA

( February 3, 2012, 11:27 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Trade commissioner Karel De Gucht has fended-off concerns that the USA might not be bound by the ACTA agreement, saying that contracting parties consent to be legally bound by such a treaty, in line with the principles of international law. Also, risks for innovation and competition will be reduced among ACTA parties, as their legislation and practices will need to respect common standards.Read the question and answer below:...

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