A Look At Honduras’ Appeal In WTO Ruling On Tobacco Plain Packaging03/08/2018 By David Branigan for Intellectual Property Watch 2 CommentsIn an appeal of a recent World Trade Organization dispute panel ruling, Honduras detailed a list of alternate interpretations of the decision to uphold Australia’s tobacco plain packaging measures. Honduras called on the WTO Appellate Body to “reverse the Panel’s findings and conclusions,” claiming that the ruling was “not the result of an objective assessment of the matter.”
Counter-Measures – How Startups Can Fight Pirates Without Burning Cash03/08/2018 By Guest contributor for Intellectual Property Watch Leave a CommentPatent litigation can drain capital during the crucial first few months of launching new technology, a particular problem in the capital-intensive hardware space. Companies need to find creative ways to go after patent thieves without stifling growth or ceding market share, writes Michael A. Nicolas.
Special Report: CBD Advisory Bodies Make Recommendations On Sequence Data, Global Mechanism, Implementation02/08/2018 By Catherine Saez, Intellectual Property Watch Leave a CommentThe UN Convention on Biological Diversity advisory bodies met last month to consider issues in preparation of the high-level Conference of the Parties later this year in Egypt. Among the topics were how to deal with genetic resources DNA information under the CBD protocol on access and benefit-sharing (Nagoya Protocol). Another was concerns met by countries implementing the protocol, in particular developing countries, and the need for capacity building.
Conceptualizing Minimum Core Beyond Affordable Goods And Services – Trade For Human Rights As A Minimum Core Obligation26/07/2018 By Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment
South Africa’s Proposed Copyright Fair Use Right Should Be A Model For The World24/07/2018 By Intellectual Property Watch 1 Comment
Native Tribes Can’t Shield Patents From USPTO Review21/07/2018 By Steven Seidenberg for Intellectual Property Watch 1 Comment
US Considers Upping Stakes Again In Trade Dispute With China Over IP, Tech Transfer01/08/2018 By William New, Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment
Updated WIPO Guide On Alternative Dispute Resolution A Tool For IP Offices31/07/2018 By Gaensly Joseph for Intellectual Property Watch 2 Comments
New EPO Chief Outlines Priorities With Global Focus; Staff Wary But Hopeful30/07/2018 By Dugie Standeford for Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment
Counter-Measures – How Startups Can Fight Pirates Without Burning Cash03/08/2018 By Guest contributor for Intellectual Property Watch Leave a CommentPatent litigation can drain capital during the crucial first few months of launching new technology, a particular problem in the capital-intensive hardware space. Companies need to find creative ways to go after patent thieves without stifling growth or ceding market share, writes Michael A. Nicolas.
