US Gambling Law May Cause Flouting of IP Laws 231
Red Flayer writes "Slate Magazine reports that the US's recent actions to clarify restrictions of on-line gambling may have some very important unintended consequences. Antigua has challenged the legitimacy of the US's partial restrictions under the WTO, claiming that the laws represent a free trade infringement. What is so significant about this is that Antigua would be fully justified (and I imagine, would get a lot of support from other nations) in ignoring the US's patent and trademark laws. Freetrade.org has a more in-depth analysis (albeit with a predetermined opinion on the topic). Pre-register now for your copy of Antiguasoft Vista."
Well sure (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Another Rogue Terrorist State? (Score:3, Funny)
Re:the right? (Score:3, Funny)
You chose a bad example. Prostitution is not illegal in the US. Most states have made it illegal, but that is a different topic.
Though it does explain why Congress isn't all behind bars. *Rimshot!*