A group of prominent European academics has released today an opinion on the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA). The opinion identifies the most critical aspects of ACTA and invites European and national institutions to carefully consider the opinion before ratifying the Agreement or withholding consent.

The opinion is open for signatures until February 7, 2011. It will then be submitted to the European Parliament and other relevant European and national institutions.

The text of the Opinion can be found here.