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i2Coalition Applauds Passage of the Innovation Act
i2Coalition Co-Founder and Board Chair Christian Dawson released the following statement on this piece of legislation that will encourage innovation and spur the growth of Internet infrastructure companies.
Access To Data, Privacy, US Policy
ECPA, Electronic Communications Privacy Act
Day of Action Today: ECPA Reform!
Updating the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) has been at the forefront of the i2Coalition’s Public Policy priorities since we launched more than a year ago. We are all keenly aware that ECPA is in need of reform. Technology has significantly advanced since the legislation was enacted in 1986, yet the law remains unchanged. One of […]
8 Differences Between Elves and (Patent) Trolls
During this holiday season as Congress considers what to do about patent trolls (“patent assertion entities” for all you lawyer types), we thought it might be useful to look at the differences between helpful holiday elves and their pointy-eared cousins. 1. Elves bring holiday cheer. Patent trolls bring lawsuits. 2. Elves help the economy. Patent […]
Cross Border Data Flows, Digital Trade, Internet Governance
ICANN, WTO, WTO Ministerial Conference
Why the i2Coalition is Attending the WTO Ministerial Conference
The following is a guest post by Perry Robinson of Rackspace. In less than a week, the Ninth World Trade Organization Ministerial Conference will commence in Bali, Indonesia and I’ll be attending to proudly represent the i2Coalition. The Ministerial Conference is the highest supervisory authority of the WTO and meets every two years to unite […]
Internet Safety, Patent Reform, US Policy
Removal of Covered Business Method Patent Expansion From The Innovation Act A Disappointment
i2Coalition appreciates Chairman Goodlatte’s leadership on patent reform; Covered Business Method patent expansion still needed Washington, DC – According to a recent study by the Government Accountability Office (GAO), Patent Assertion Entities, or “patent trolls,” cost defendants and licensees a staggering $29 billion in 2011. While The Innovation Act takes steps to address many of […]
The Internet Infrastructure Industry
Capitol Hill, Hilary Van Der Meulen
i2Coalition Expands with Membership Director
The i2Coalition is pleased to announce that we’ve hired Hilary van der Meulen to serve as Membership Director.