Michael Geist summarizes the enemies-list of the International Intellectual Property Alliance (MPAA, RIAA, BSA, ESA, etc). These American lobbyists have handed a list of rogue states to the US Trade Representatives, ordering the trade rep to go abroad and bend those countries to America's will. Canada's on the list, but there are plenty of other countries, from Switzerland to Spain, Greece to New Zealand.
* Japan is criticized for a wide range of issues including the absence of statutory damages, copyright term extension, stronger TPM protection, narrowing private use exceptions, and the establishment of camcording legislation
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* Sweden receives special mention for widespread Internet piracy and being host to thePirateBay.org
* New Zealand is criticized for its copyright reform bill, which, much like Canada's Bill C-60, adopts a more balanced approach to TPMs. For its effort, the government is also incorrectly told that the proposal "fall far short of meeting international minimum standards." Moreover, the bill's time shifting provisions are criticized, despite the fact that the U.S. has far more liberal fair use provisions.
* Switzerland is criticized for its TPM approach, which apparently does not meet the standard in the EUCD or the DMCA, along with a broad private copying provision and the need for camcording legislation.
* South Africa is criticized for failing to sign the WIPO Internet treaties
* Hong Kong is criticized for its approach on TPMs and for proposing new exceptions for educational purposes. It is also urged to extend the term of copyright.
