Ukraine Paves the Way for Pirate Site Blocking, Despite Ongoing War
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- Ukraine has historically been listed in the USTR's Special 301 Report for inadequate copyright protection.
- Since Russia's invasion in 2022, the USTR suspended its review of Ukraine, but the country continues IP reforms.
- Ukraine proposes copyright amendments aligning with the EU's Copyright Directive, including measures for site blocking.
- Previous attempts at site-blocking legislation in Ukraine failed, but current efforts are tied to EU candidacy.
- Ukraine participates in WIPO ALERT, targeting pirate sites' ad revenue, and blocks pro-Russian media under national security laws.
- The U.S. lacks a site-blocking regime, though proposals like Rep. Lofgren's FADPA bill are under consideration.
- Ukraine's submission highlights ongoing IP enforcement despite wartime challenges.