Activities of Marlene MIZZI related to 2014/2151(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Intellectual property rights: an EU action plan (A8-0169/2015 - Pavel Svoboda)
Amendments (6)
Amendment 20 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Takes the view that the lack of harmonisation of Intellectual property rights (IPR) across the European Union is harmful to the competitiveness of the European economy, which is the basis for progress, growth and job creation; stresses that IPR's violations and infringements in the cultural and creative industries not only hamper innovation and creativity but also prevent investment and lead to loss of jobs, and above all result in lower quality products that may even be detrimental to citizens health;
Amendment 28 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Reiterates that a modern pro- competitive and consumer friendly copyright framework is needed, one that also supports the creativity and innovation by guaranteeing safe, adequate and secure environment for inventors and creators;
Amendment 29 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Is of the opinion that the implementation of effective measures against all infringements of IPR, taking into account today's digital world and the various means of distribution, the rights of holders while guaranteeing a balance between all interests at stake and the rights of consumers providing them with easy access to the widest possible choice of legal content, will only contribute to the economic development and growth, employment and wealth creation;
Amendment 38 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Stresses that any IPR related legislation needs to reflect the development of the digital era taking into account the online environment and various means of distribution guaranteeing a balanced approach representing the interests of all stakeholders involved and in particular of consumers and their right of access to content, whilst at the same time promoting artists, creators and innovation in Europe;
Amendment 39 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12b. Is of the opinion that enforcement of intellectual property rights should fully respect the principle of proportionality balancing the rights of content owners with those of the users which need to be fully compatible with the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union and data protection rules, namely the protection of personal data, respect for private life and the right to access to justice;
Amendment 46 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Stresses that the distribution of counterfeited and pirate goods has increased in recent years since these goods are easily circulated online; reaffirms the importance of a Commission's education campaign to raise awareness among consumers, employees and clients and in particular among young people explaining and educating them on the economic and social harm caused by commercial scale IP infringements activity.