IP-Watch Sample Editorial Calendar [Below is a sample of our typical annual editorial calendar] Each month will feature a general theme and a focus, or hot topic IP Watch considers opinion pieces relating to our areas of coverage. For more information on guidelines and the submission process, click here. March Theme: Patents & Standards Setting Focus: IEEE Policy April Theme: Development and IP / Tech Transfer Focus: Local Innovation / Design Law Events: WIPO International on IP and Development; WIPO Committee on Development and IP May Theme: Public Health (Part 1) Focus: Pandemics/Outbreaks; Counterfeit Medicines; R&D for Neglected Diseases; Reform of WHO & Global Health Policy Creation & Management; Litigation in Pharma/Biotech & Evergreening Event: World Health Assembly June Theme: Public Health (Part 2) Focus: Pandemics/Outbreaks; Counterfeit Medicines; R&D for Neglected Diseases; Reform of WHO & Global Health Policy Creaon & Management; Litigation in Pharma/Biotech & Evergreening July Theme: Internet Governance & Copyright Focus: Surveillance & Privacy & Data Security Event: Internet Engineering Task Force Meeting August IP Watch is on Holiday September Theme: Global IP Cooperation Focus: PCT, UPC & IP5 Events: WIPO Advisory Committee on Enforcement; Annual WTO Public Forum October Theme: Innovation and International Trade Focus: US Presidential Election & Trade Secrets Events: WIPO General Assembly, LES Annual, and AIPLA November Theme: Genetic Resources & Traditional Knowledge Focus: Biotech & Biodiversity (Patentability & Patent Quality) Events: WIPO IGC December Theme: Trademarks & Brands Focus: Anti-Counterfeiting & Geographical Indications