Thousands took to the streets in Poland to protest a recent treaty regarding intellectual property rights. The Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, also known as ACTA, will be signed by Polish ministers this Thursday. It seeks to establish international standards for protecting intellectual property rights. Those who oppose it say that the treaty will hinder freedom of expression on the internet. Prime Minister Donald Tusk has stated that the protests will not affect the signing of the treaty. Discussion will be allowed before the Polish Parliament officially signs the treaty into law. Other states including the U.S. and Canada have also signed the treaty. The protests in Poland have been reminiscent of those in the U.S. opposing the SOPA legislation.
Meghan Steinbeiss
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-16735219
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