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.
Trade Secret Thief Hid Files In Digital Photo Of Sunset02/08/2018 by Intellectual Property Watch Leave a CommentAn alleged thief caught stealing trade secrets from General Electric in New York hid the electronic files inside an innocent-looking digital picture of a sunset, according to the United States Department of Justice.
US Considers Upping Stakes Again In Trade Dispute With China Over IP, Tech Transfer01/08/2018 by William New, Intellectual Property Watch Leave a CommentThe Trump administration today announced it is considering raising its proposed tariffs from 10 to 25 percent on $200 billion worth of Chinese imports. The move is another in an attempt to get China to change the way it treats US companies including by alleging forcing transfer of technology and intellectual property.
Updated WIPO Guide On Alternative Dispute Resolution A Tool For IP Offices31/07/2018 by Gaensly Joseph for Intellectual Property Watch 2 CommentsThe World Intellectual Property Organization Arbitration and Mediation Center has released an updated guide providing an overview of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) processes for intellectual property disputes. The guide provides instructions on how to use the ADR process that has helped resolve tens of thousands of legal disputes outside of the courts.
US Continues To Block Progress On WTO Appeals Body, While Rapidly Adding Cases To The System20/07/2018 by Catherine Saez, Intellectual Property Watch Leave a CommentThe United States is piling up dispute settlement cases against its trading partners at the World Trade Organization while at the same time ironically blocking any progress on the selection of panellists for appeals in the WTO dispute settlement process.
Balance Achieved In Future Work For WIPO Patent Law Committee, Delegates Say13/07/2018 by Catherine Saez, Intellectual Property Watch 1 CommentThe last World Intellectual Property Organization committee before the summer break ended on a happy note this week. After some time spent tweaking the future work of the WIPO committee on the law of patents, delegates appeared satisfied with the balance achieved. The week saw plans for conferences, numerous new proposals and calls for reports, on subjects such as research exceptions, patents and medicines access, compulsory licensing, technology transfer, and patent quality.
Interpol Leads Widespread Operation Against Counterfeit Goods12/07/2018 by Intellectual Property Watch Leave a CommentThe international police agency Interpol today announced that it coordinated a massive sweep of arrests and seizures of tons of fake goods across four continents in recent months.
Trading Partners Led By US, EU, Take China To Task In WTO Forum Over Weak Protection Of IP Rights12/07/2018 by John Zarocostas for Intellectual Property Watch 2 CommentsMajor trading powers led by the United States and European Union took China to task in a World Trade Organization forum today (11 July) over the county’s weak intellectual property rights regime.
Study Reconsiders “Public Domain” In The Protection Of Traditional Knowledge11/07/2018 by Damilola Adepeju for Intellectual Property Watch 1 CommentA recent study has revisited the meaning of “public domain” in line with its usage in discussions on protection of traditional knowledge (TK). The study highlights that it provides a non-Eurocentric conception of “public domain” in order to recognise the customary laws and practices of indigenous and local communities (ILCs).
