5 Amendments of Rolandas PAKSAS related to 2011/0135(COD)
Amendment 22 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) In view of the range of tasks assigned to the Observatory, a solution is needed to ensure an adequate and sustainable infrastructure for the fulfilment of the tasks of the Observatory. in order to make it a contact point for the Union and an international centre of reference for good practice.
Amendment 25 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) With regard to representatives of the private sector, the Office should involve, when assembling the Observatory in the context of its activities, a representative selection of the economic sectors most concerned by and most experienced in the fight against infringements of intellectual property rights, in particular representatives of right holders and Internet service providers. Also, a proper representation of consumers and of small and medium sized enterprises should be ensured, with, furthermore, the active participation of representatives from a range of civil society organisations including employers’ organisations, trade unions, societies of authors and consumer organisations. It should also be ensured that small and medium sized enterprises are offered practical assistance and information about their rights.
Amendment 31 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The constant rise of infringements of intellectual property rights and the supply of goods that could seriously harm consumers constitutes a genuine threats not only to the Union economy, but also to the health and safety of Union consumers. Therefore, effective, immediate and coordinated actions at European and global levels are needed to successfully combat this phenomenon.
Amendment 45 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 4
Article 8 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission shall transmit the evaluation report to the European Parliament and the Council and, the Council and the European Economic and Social Committee and shall undertake a broad consultation among stakeholders on the evaluation report.
Amendment 58 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) With regard to representatives of the private sector, the Office should involve, when assembling the Observatory in the context of its activities, a representative selection of the economic sectors most concerned by and most experienced in the fight against infringements of intellectual property rights, in particular representatives of right holders and Internet service providers. Also, a proper representation of consumers and of small and medium -sized enterprises should be ensured, and industry, public authorities, and consumers should work together more closely to fight counterfeiting and piracy.