New WIPO Group B Coordinator; MPP Adds Members To Board06/11/2015 by Catherine Saez, Intellectual Property Watch Leave a CommentOctober saw a flurry of changes in law offices in the United States. In Geneva, the coordination for Group B developed countries at the World Intellectual Property Organization changed hands, and the Medicines Patent Pool added four members to its Governance Board.
New Geneva Delegates For Canada, Panama25/09/2015 by Catherine Saez, Intellectual Property Watch Leave a CommentNew delegates have arrived to Geneva just in time for the annual Assemblies of the World Intellectual Property Organization and the World Trade Organization trade ministerial. Geneva Delegates Zoraida Rodríguez, Deputy Permanent Representative to the World Intellectual Property Organization and the World Trade Organization for the mission of Panama, has left the mission. She is […]
Global IP Community: Eventful Season For Career Changes27/08/2015 by Catherine Saez, Intellectual Property Watch Leave a CommentThe past few months have been eventful for career changes in the international intellectual property community. Here is a look at some of the changes in governments, international organisations, NGOs/academia, private sector and law offices.
Revolving Chairs In The IP World: People Shift Positions. But Interests? Not So Much06/03/2015 by Catherine Saez, Intellectual Property Watch Leave a CommentA lot has happened among the global intellectual property community over the past months. Beyond the usual shifts in law offices, many key positions have either changed hands or been filled. For example, the European commissioners changed, and the United States nominated a new “piracy czar” and a new head of the US Patent and Trademark Office. The International Telecommunication Union, UNITAID and other organisations have new heads. And the World Intellectual Property Organization has a new top management team.Non-governmental organisations and the private sector also saw a lot of movement in recent months, such as the Electronic Frontier Foundation, the Computer & Communications Industry Association, the International Trademark Association, the International Publishers Association, and the Motion Picture Association of America.In this article, we take the opportunity to catch up. Here is a look at some of the changes.
Shifting Sands In The Global IP Community05/06/2014 by Liza Porteus Viana, Intellectual Property Watch Leave a CommentJust as the world of international intellectual property law and policy is ever-changing, so are the faces within it. The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has a new deputy director in Silicon Valley veteran Michelle Lee, who has been acting as director. Many changes occurred at the US Trade Representative’s office, including the naming of a top tech industry lobbyist as deputy USTR, the return to Geneva of a key US figure at the WTO, and the defection of a top IP negotiator to the copyright industry.
Movers And Shakers In The IP World Jostle For Influence02/12/2013 by Liza Porteus Viana, Intellectual Property Watch Leave a CommentJust as the world of international intellectual property law and policy is ever-changing, so are the faces within it. There’s a new head of the US Commerce Department who has a bold, IP-friendly agenda coming up, and there’s a hole at the helm of the USPTO. The British Prime Minister named an entertainment industry-friendly IP advisor, while Twitter has formed its own PAC and hired its first lobbyist as the social media platform continues to rise in both use and influence. Law firms in the US are bolstering their IP practices, recognising that it’s these issues that spur action most in Congress. Read the latest edition of the IP-Watch People column for an updated list of the latest people news and IP moves.
Transitions In The Global IP Community17/07/2013 by Kelly Burke for Intellectual Property Watch Leave a CommentJust as the world of international intellectual property law and policy is ever-changing, so are the faces within it. Below you will find an updated list of the latest people news and IP moves across international organisations, national and regional governments, nonprofit organisations, and the private sector, from the first half of this year.
Tracking IP Influencers’ Latest Moves07/02/2013 by Rachel Marusak Hermann, Intellectual Property Watch Leave a CommentFrom changes in policymaking leadership and staffing shake-ups to a flurry of hiring in law firms and new strategic alliances, the past few months have been an interesting time for IP people watching. With over 40 news items and over 80 names, here’s a substantial update on who’s who across governments, nonprofit organisations, and the private sector.
A Look At Who’s Who In Geneva IP Policymaking And Beyond24/09/2012 by Rachel Marusak Hermann, Intellectual Property Watch 1 CommentDoesn’t it always seem like as soon as you know who covers what at the permanent missions in Geneva, terms end, new assignments begin and you’re left exchanging business cards again? Well, we have it sorted with a substantial (but non-exhaustive) list of delegates responsible for IP issues this year in the world’s centre of diplomacy. Additionally, you’ll find the latest IP people news across national and regional governments, nonprofit organisations, and the private sector.
Keeping Pace With The IP Crowd’s Latest Moves27/06/2012 by Rachel Marusak Hermann, Intellectual Property Watch Leave a CommentFrom government appointments and committee creations to key additions in the non-profit sector and industry advocacy’s revolving door, we’ve kept up with all of the latest hires, resignations, retirements and promotions over the past few months so you don’t miss a beat. Check out who you need to know.
