Several digital rights groups have decried ACTA as an overly broad effort to enforce copyright laws. In many of the nations negotiating ACTA, fair-use exemptions to copyright laws aren't recognized, which could lead to legal problems for U.S. companies offering new products and services that play digital media, the Computer and Communications Industry Association (CCIA) has said.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, an advocacy group representing businesses, welcomed the release of the final text. "As we continue to review this final text, we are optimistic that this agreement will enhance international cooperation among nearly 40 countries by establishing a meaningful and effective framework for the protection of IP rights consistent with current laws," the group said in a statement.