http://techcrunch.com/2013/02/20/white-house-anti-ip-theft-strategy-comes-out-swinging-against-china/
I think this is great for the United States but I wonder if China is laughing as hard as I was when I read this. I honestly think China is not going to waste its time with this and just keep doing what it is and has been doing. We also look like we are scared be not directly mentioning China, but China is pretty smart Im sure they can figure it out. I do think this will significantly help out cases similar to the one quoted about DuPont and an individual stealing trade secrets, but when it comes to manufacturers in China I dont see much of a change in the future. I think this is super interesting and have not had the chance to read the entire 141 page report but will do so sporadically in my free time.
China proves to be a very difficult foe in all this given their immense size and influence in manufacturing.
ReplyDeleteit is particularly interesting when china is trying to steer its direction away from exports and stimulate domestic consumption
ReplyDeleteI don't know if "diplomatic pressure on egregious state actors" is going to stop anyone from doing anything, but I guess it is better than doing nothing.
ReplyDeleteHowever, for real results, I think there needs to be proper prosecution by an international body.