EU Picks Up Pace On Copyright Licensing, Private Copying, Unitary Patent 30/11/2011 by Dugie Standeford for Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment European efforts to resolve three vexing intellectual property issues – copyright licensing, private copying levies and a unified system for granting and litigating patents – are gaining pace in the public and private sectors and could bear fruit next year.
India: Novartis Hearing Postponed To February 30/11/2011 by Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment The Supreme Court in New Delhi has postponed the Novartis v. Union of India hearing. The case will now be heard on 28 February 2012.
European Court Of Justice Rules Out Mandatory Filtering Systems At Intermediaries 25/11/2011 by Monika Ermert for Intellectual Property Watch 1 Comment In what is seen by many as a landmark decision, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) in Luxembourg on Thursday ruled that an injunction obliging an internet service provider to install a filtering system to prevent peer-to-peer copyright violations on its network would violate European law.
IP, Trade And Public Health Leaders Turn A Page In History Together 24/11/2011 by William New, Intellectual Property Watch 2 Comments The importance of multilateralism, continuing global public health gains with sufficient funding, and finding a balance between the worlds of trade, intellectual property and public health were among the top issues raised during the a daylong high-level meeting at the World Trade Organization.
WIPO SCCR Constructs Library Exceptions Topics For Discussion 23/11/2011 by William New, Intellectual Property Watch 2 Comments The World Intellectual Property Organization copyright committee today agreed on “clusters” of topics under which they will discuss topics related to limitations and exceptions to copyright for libraries and archives, with an eye toward a possible instrument in the future. And this evening, a special meeting of ambassadors was held with the World Blind Union and the International Publishers Association, aimed at bridging differences on a separate but related treaty proposal on limitations and exceptions for print-disabled readers.
Doha+10: MSF Asks, What’s Next For TRIPS And Health? 22/11/2011 by Rachel Marusak Hermann, Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment For Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF, or Doctors Without Borders), the 10th anniversary of the Doha Declaration on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) and Public Health marks an opportunity to look forward.
WHO Pandemic Advisory Group Adjourns Early 22/11/2011 by Intellectual Property Watch 1 Comment The World Health Organization Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Framework Advisory Group wrapped up its first meeting a day early. Scheduled to meet 21-23 November, the 18-member group was supposed to work out details on how to carry out its mandate, according to sources.
“Marathon” WIPO Copyright Session Opens With Hopes, Treaty Prospects 22/11/2011 by William New, Intellectual Property Watch 1 Comment Officials from around the world have gathered for the next two weeks at the World Intellectual Property Organization in hopes of resolving the fate of several longstanding copyright policies under debate. The hope of many is that by the end of the copyright committee meeting starting yesterday, WIPO members will be on track to treaties or instruments on audiovisual performances, limitations and exceptions for print-disabled readers and for libraries and archives, and on broadcasters’ rights. And serious negotiations have already begun.
US, China Hold High-Level Talks On IP Policy 21/11/2011 by William New, Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment The United States and China made notable progress on a range of intellectual property policy issues in cabinet-level meetings ending today, according to the US government.
EU’s Kroes Calls For New Thinking On Copyright System 21/11/2011 by Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment Neelie Kroes, vice-president of the European Commission responsible for the Digital Agenda, has issued a call for new thinking beyond old business models as a way to incentivize creativity in Europe.