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Archives for August 2014

Analysis: Monkey In The Middle Of Selfie Copyright Dispute

20/08/2014 by Intellectual Property Watch 9 Comments

The recent case of a monkey selfie that went viral on the web raised thorny issues of ownership between a (human) photographer and Wikimedia. Two attorneys from Morrison & Foerster sort out the relevant copyright law.

Filed Under: Inside Views, IP Policies, Language, Themes, Venues, Access to Knowledge/ Education, Copyright Policy, Enforcement, English, IP Law, Information and Communications Technology/ Broadcasting, North America, Regional Policy

Internet Governance And Celestial Mechanics

19/08/2014 by Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment

At a recent meeting of the UN Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD), a Cuban expert offered a humorous – but at the same time serious – vision of global internet governance. Below are his remarks.

Filed Under: Inside Views, IP Policies, Language, Themes, Venues, Access to Knowledge/ Education, English, ITU/ICANN, Information and Communications Technology/ Broadcasting, Trademarks/Geographical Indications/Domains

IP-Watch Spotlight: WIPO Lex, Database Of Global IP Systems

14/08/2014 by Angela Garcia Medina for Intellectual Property Watch 1 Comment

WIPO Lex is a publicly available online database under the World Intellectual Property Organization providing streamlined access to the intellectual property systems of almost 200 jurisdictions. The database now features over 12,000 legal texts, some 600 treaties and is operational in six languages: English, Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish. Intellectual Property Watch takes a look at this resource.

Filed Under: Features, IP Policies, Language, Subscribers, Themes, Venues, Access to Knowledge/ Education, Copyright Policy, English, Innovation/ R&D, Patents/Designs/Trade Secrets, Technical Cooperation/ Technology Transfer, Trademarks/Geographical Indications/Domains, WIPO

Researchers Say EPO/OHIM Study Is A Tale Without A Message

13/08/2014 by Intellectual Property Watch 1 Comment

A recent paper published by the Max Planck Institute for Innovation and Competition criticises a joint study by the European patent and trademark offices as lacking insight about the economic effects of intellectual property.

Filed Under: IP-Watch Briefs, IP Policies, Language, Themes, Venues, Copyright Policy, Development, English, Europe, Finance, Lobbying, Patents/Designs/Trade Secrets, Regional Policy, Technical Cooperation/ Technology Transfer, Trademarks/Geographical Indications/Domains

Australia Eyes Copyright Act Amendment To Curb Downloading

11/08/2014 by Catherine Saez, Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment

The Australian government is seeking to amend its copyright act to address online copyright infringement. To that purpose, a discussion paper has issued for public input until 1 September. In particular, the paper looks at trends in similar nations and proposes measures to dry up business models operating outside of Australia, and to extend the responsibility of internet service providers.

Filed Under: Features, IP Policies, Language, Themes, Venues, Access to Knowledge/ Education, Bilateral/Regional Negotiations, Copyright Policy, Enforcement, English, Information and Communications Technology/ Broadcasting, Innovation/ R&D

Global Medical Students Call For Shift To Health Over Trade, R&D

08/08/2014 by Catherine Saez, Intellectual Property Watch 3 Comments

Universities Allied for Essential Medicines is calling for new incentive models for research and development so that new treatments can be found for neglected tropical diseases to fight antibiotic resistance, and is asking that health issues supersede trade interests.

Filed Under: IP Policies, Language, News, Themes, Venues, Development, English, Health & IP, Innovation/ R&D, Patents/Designs/Trade Secrets, Technical Cooperation/ Technology Transfer, United Nations - other, WHO, WTO/TRIPS

Switzerland Continues Work On Changes To Online Copyright Rules

06/08/2014 by Catherine Saez, Intellectual Property Watch 4 Comments

Switzerland is considering the “modernisation” of its copyright law to adapt the rights and obligations of various stakeholders to the “realities” of the internet. The country’s generous exception on private use of downloaded material appears to be preserved in the proposed change but internet service providers might feel the pinch.

Filed Under: Features, IP Policies, Language, Themes, Venues, Access to Knowledge/ Education, Copyright Policy, Enforcement, English, Europe, Information and Communications Technology/ Broadcasting, Innovation/ R&D, Regional Policy

Legal Analysis Of CJEU Hearing On Spain’s Case Against Unitary Patent

05/08/2014 by Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment

A new legal analysis looks at the 1 July oral hearing of the European Court of Justice (CJEU) on Spain’s nullity actions against the regulations on the “unitary patent” and its language regime.

Filed Under: IP-Watch Briefs, IP Policies, Language, Themes, Venues, English, Europe, IP Law, Innovation/ R&D, Patents/Designs/Trade Secrets, Regional Policy, Technical Cooperation/ Technology Transfer

Compulsory Licences Needed For Affordable Hepatitis C Innovative Drug Regimens

05/08/2014 by Intellectual Property Watch 1 Comment

Compulsory licences should be issued to roll out generic versions of innovative HCV drugs. Only generic competition can push down the extortionate prices of these lifesaving medicines, while placing equitable access and public interest before monopolistic pharma companies’ business strategies, Daniele Dionisio argues.

Filed Under: Inside Views, IP Policies, Language, Themes, Venues, Africa, Asia/Pacific, English, Europe, Finance, Health & IP, Innovation/ R&D, North America, Patents/Designs/Trade Secrets, Regional Policy, Technical Cooperation/ Technology Transfer, WHO

UK Adopts Private Copying Exception As Some Rightholders Mull Legal Action

01/08/2014 by Dugie Standeford for Intellectual Property Watch 3 Comments

A new United Kingdom copyright exception for private copying cleared Parliament on 29 July and will become law in October. The change brought cheers from high-tech and digital rights groups. UK Music, however, said the new regulation will hurt creators and that it is considering legal action.

Filed Under: IP Policies, Language, Themes, Venues, Access to Knowledge/ Education, Copyright Policy, Enforcement, English, Europe, Innovation/ R&D, Regional Policy, Technical Cooperation/ Technology Transfer

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