The document discusses a presentation by Maira Sutton and Parker Higgins of the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) on the state of activism against overly long copyright terms. It provides an overview of EFF and some of its recent projects, then discusses the history of expanding copyright terms in the US and internationally through agreements like the Trans-Pacific Partnership. The presentation outlines concerns around provisions for longer copyright durations, restrictions on exceptions like fair use, and increased penalties and censorship powers. It proposes fighting these issues through peer-to-peer activism at both the international and national levels using tactics like awareness raising, pressure on officials, and direct actions. The document advertises an upcoming advocacy training session and invites questions.

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Over the Long Terms:
The State of Activism on Too-Long
Copyright Terms (And How You Can Join In)
Maira Sutton // Global Policy Analyst
Parker Higgins // Activist
Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF)

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What is EFF ?

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Some of our
recent projects:

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a short overview of
copyright history

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U.S. Copyright Term
Extension Act

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Next Great Copyright Act
What will happen to Mickey?

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copyright term creep

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Trans-Pacific Partnership
(TPP)

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policy laundering

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longer copyright terms
+
more restrictions

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ban on DRM
circumvention

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excessive criminal and
civil penalties

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ISP liability and
online (c) policing

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weak exceptions and
limitations

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fair use is critical in US
(but they don't export it, like they do
with the rest of its copyright rules)

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...but it's not just U.S.-led
Ex. Regional Comprehensive Economic
Partnership (RCEP)

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how we're fighting back

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1) peer-to-peer activism
two layers:
international and national

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international, issue-specific
coordination

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national, cross-disciplinary
coordination

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- fast track graphic -
Stop Fast Track Campaign

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2) diverse tactics
* awareness raising
* pressure on officials
* direct actions

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come to our next session!
Copyright Advocacy:
Activism Training and Strategy @ 3:30pm

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questions and comments?
Maira Sutton
maira@eff.org
twitter: @maira
Parker Higgins
parker@eff.org
twitter: @xor