Activities of Daniel DALTON related to 2014/2151(INI)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on ‘Towards a renewed consensus on the enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights: An EU Action Plan’
Amendments (6)
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recognises that the enforcement of intellectual property rights (IPRs) is not merely a driver for jobs and growth across the Union but is essential for the proper functioning of the single market, especially in view of factors such as share of EU GDP, employment, and the range of industries affected bywhich benefit from and exploit IPRs;
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the Commission’s Action Plan with its emphasis on tackling enforcement on commercial scale infringements by adopting a ‘follow the money’ approach where those who are the greatest offenders willinfringing on a commercial-scale will be targeted and should suffer financial loss;
Amendment 11 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recognises the importance of voluntary Memoranda of Understanding that establish firm principles agreed upon during stakeholder dialogues, as they will help reduce commercial scale IPR infringements in the online environment, and looks forward to a report back on the success of any voluntary measures on an annual regular basis;
Amendment 12 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Believes that the Commission should also consider the effectiveness of existing initiatives and possible future activities with regard to the role of intermediaries in tackling IPR infringement;
Amendment 27 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Supports the emphasis placed in the Action Plan on the importance of working with Member States, sharing information and best practice, and coordinating activity over crossborder enforcement; welcomes the establishment of the Member State Expert Group on IP Enforcement, as sharing best practice will help with the development of policies and implementation of the Action Plan, building upon data and research prepared nationally and via the Observatory;
Amendment 37 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12