[PASSED] Foreign Patent Act

[Zjaum]

So, I only joined a few months ago. Who is Todd?

Todd McCloud. Former delegate of The East Pacific; author of SC resolutions #1, #2 and #10; holder of a World Assembly Commendation (SC #3); and keeper of the Passed SC Resolutions Rolodex.

And is he/why is he notorious in the WA?

[Tinhampton]

Todd McCloud. Former delegate of The East Pacific; author of SC resolutions #1, #2 and #10; holder of a World Assembly Commendation (SC #3); and keeper of the Passed SC Resolutions Rolodex.

And is he/why is he notorious in the WA?

If I had to say, probably not, although I've only been in the WA for about 6 weeks - a more experienced ambassador should know better. The "Toddgate" saga - if this resolution does end up being influenced by Aelitia, which it looks likely to be (it's losing by less than 100 votes) - concerns the democratic transition of TEP's delegate from a pro-FPA one to an anti-FPA one, and the subsequent shift in TEP's vote.

[Araraukar]

concerns the democratic transition of TEP's delegate from a pro-FPA one to an anti-FPA one, and the subsequent shift in TEP's vote.

OOC: Don't the Delegate change happen with the same update that ends the voting period?

[Kaboomlandia]

concerns the democratic transition of TEP's delegate from a pro-FPA one to an anti-FPA one, and the subsequent shift in TEP's vote.

OOC: Don't the Delegate change happen with the same update that ends the voting period?

Nope. Just happened three hours ago.


And this is now failing by the ultra-slim margin of 50 votes. This could certainly be an issue after the vote.

[Araraukar]

Nope. Just happened three hours ago.

And this is now failing by the ultra-slim margin of 50 votes. This could certainly be an issue after the vote.

OOC: Ah, ok. I don't know much about the gameside stuff, I just endorse on PPU those I must to not be kicked off the region.

[Wallenburg]

OOC: And now Aelitia has swung over to a "for" vote. This is rather interesting!

[Divadland]

OOC: And now Aelitia has swung over to a "for" vote. This is rather interesting!

It sure is! I hope your proposal passes.

[States of Glory WA Office]

OOC: And now Aelitia has swung over to a "for" vote. This is rather interesting!

OOC: It's like the 2016 US Presidential Election out there! I'll admit, this is the most invested I've been in a GA vote.

Also, at this rate, you might end up beating 'World Space Administration' for tightest vote margin.

[Astrolinium]

The aide from the Astrolinian delegation walks up, coughs, and says, "Dr. Romero is on holiday, but he's sent us this." She shrugs and puts it on Dr. Romero's customary desk before leaving the way she walked in.

Official Communiqué of the

Sublime Island Kingdom of Astrolinium
Delegate to the World Assembly for Ankh Mauta

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To: The Nations of the World Assembly
Fr: The Sublime Island Kingdom of Astrolinium (gromero@astrolinium.gov)
Re: The "Foreign Patent Act"

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[Insert Salutation Here],

The Sublime Island Kingdom, as delegate for Ankh Mauta, has cast its vote FOR this resolution and formally urges all good nations to do likewise for the promotion of free and fair trade among member states.

[Insert Valediction Here],

Dr. Giovanni Romero, PhD
Secretary of Foreign Affairs
Ambassador to the World Assembly
Suite 1-45-6B, General Assembly Tower, World Assembly HQ Complex
tele: (4231) 541-259 #2 web: http://wa.foreignaffairs.astrolinium.gov

[The Atlae Isles]

OOC: And now Aelitia has swung over to a "for" vote. This is rather interesting!

OOC: It's like the 2016 US Presidential Election out there! I'll admit, this is the most invested I've been in a GA vote.

Also, at this rate, you might end up beating 'World Space Administration' for tightest vote margin.

OOC: Hmmm....so more nations voted FOR but more delegates voted AGAINST? Uh...wait, Aelitia just switched their vote? Oh! They just called Florida.

[Wallenburg]

OOC: And now Aelitia has swung over to a "for" vote. This is rather interesting!

OOC: It's like the 2016 US Presidential Election out there! I'll admit, this is the most invested I've been in a GA vote.

Also, at this rate, you might end up beating 'World Space Administration' for tightest vote margin.

IIRC, WSA only holds third place for that title, and this already has a wider margin.

OOC: It's like the 2016 US Presidential Election out there! I'll admit, this is the most invested I've been in a GA vote.

Also, at this rate, you might end up beating 'World Space Administration' for tightest vote margin.

OOC: Hmmm....so more nations voted FOR but more delegates voted AGAINST? Uh...wait, Aelitia just switched their vote? Oh! They just called Florida.

Actually, the majority of delegates also support this resolution. It's just that most of the more powerful and prominent ones do not.

[States of Glory WA Office]

OOC: It's like the 2016 US Presidential Election out there! I'll admit, this is the most invested I've been in a GA vote.

Also, at this rate, you might end up beating 'World Space Administration' for tightest vote margin.

IIRC, WSA only holds third place for that title, and this already has a wider margin.

OOC: What are the top two then?

Edit: Thanks, Kaboom.

[Kaboomlandia]

OOC: And now Aelitia has swung over to a "for" vote. This is rather interesting!

OOC: It's like the 2016 US Presidential Election out there! I'll admit, this is the most invested I've been in a GA vote.

Also, at this rate, you might end up beating 'World Space Administration' for tightest vote margin.

The current record-holders for closest voting margins (though both are now repealed) are:

38 votes: GA #127 Conscientous Objector Act
63 votes: GA #113 The Gem Trading Accord

On the other extreme, GA #320 holds the GA record (but not the overall WA record) for highest margin of passage, with 93.6% in favour.

[Araraukar]

Actually, the majority of delegates also support this resolution. It's just that most of the more powerful and prominent ones do not.

OOC: That's the biggest reason I hope this passes.

[Zjaum]

Actually, the majority of delegates also support this resolution. It's just that most of the more powerful and prominent ones do not.

OOC: That's the biggest reason I hope this passes.

*Ahem* I am not, by far, a powerful or prominent nation. I still think it's a terrible idea.

[Merni]

With 13 hours to go, it's FOR by 9737 to 8759, 52.6% for.

[Imperium Anglorum]

On the other extreme, GA #320 holds the GA record (but not the overall WA record) for highest margin of passage, with 93.6% in favour.

OOC: It's the ban on child pornography. Of course it got such a high margin.

[Valorem]

On the other extreme, GA #320 holds the GA record (but not the overall WA record) for highest margin of passage, with 93.6% in favour.

OOC: It's the ban on child pornography. Of course it got such a high margin.

OOC: To be fair, the "Festering Snakepit" does not always make sense. 6.4% of a big number is still significant.

[Kaboomlandia]

On the other extreme, GA #320 holds the GA record (but not the overall WA record) for highest margin of passage, with 93.6% in favour.

OOC: It's the ban on child pornography. Of course it got such a high margin.

OOC: Nope. It was Infectious Disease Control. CPB only had around 92.5%.

[Zjaum]

TO ALL DELEGATES:

We, the Zjau-yl nation, urge the delegates of the World Assembly to vote against this proposition. It violates national sovereignty and self-determination by creating a universal patent. It halts the poorer nations from expanding their economies. It stops the wealthier nations from new investments. It is a system that will make the world economy even more sluggish and unresponsive.

We urge you, for the sake of free trade and the world economy,
for the sake of nations big and small,
for the sake of entrepreneurs and developers,

VOTE AGAINST this resolution.

[The Candy Of Bottles]

Well, this one is certainly getting good turnout- 18,682 total votes so far- 7,767 of which are non delegate votes. Is there a campaign going or something? Also, the new pie chart that comes up if you click "Show Delegate Votes" looks pretty nice.

[Wallenburg]

Well, this one is certainly getting good turnout- 18,682 total votes so far- 7,767 of which are non delegate votes. Is there a campaign going or something?

I have the feeling that the narrow nature of the vote has encouraged participation. Even non-delegates perceive a greater value to their vote.

[Western Evilly]

Well, this one is certainly getting good turnout- 18,682 total votes so far- 7,767 of which are non delegate votes. Is there a campaign going or something?

If there was, several of the big delegates would have been treaty bound to stomp it.

[Shaktirajya]

As a socialist nation, We believe that all intellectual and technological creations are in some sense derivative and are not the exclusive property of any one individual. Therefore, We do not recognize patents. All human beings should make use of ideas and technology for their own benefit, and the spread of ideas and technology (with the exception of nuclear and biological weapons) should not be impeded in any way whatsoever. Therefore, because this piece of legislation seeks to place limits upon the development and free exchange of ideas and technology, We, the People's Hindu Matriarchy of Shaktirajya, hereby vote AGAINST this legislation.

Vakta Samaajvadinaha Maataraajyasya Shaktiraajasya

[Excidium Planetis]

If there was, several of the big delegates would have been treaty bound to stomp it.

I would run a campaign FOR this resolution to test this, but I don't feel like spending money right now.