Berlusconi axes IP tsar
18 July 2008
James Nurton, Milan
The Italian government has abolished the position of high commissioner to combat counterfeiting and piracy as part of its cost-cutting measures
The post was created in late 2005 to monitor counterfeiting, coordinate public bodies and promote public-private partnerships.
Silvio Berlusconi's government decided at a recent cabinet meeting to abolish the office in two months’ time. The decision will save €1.5 million annually.
Giovanni Kessler, who has been the high commissioner since September 2006, said the...
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