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Archives for May 2016

Re-Mixing Protected By Freedom Of Arts Fundamental Right, German Court Rules

31/05/2016 by Intellectual Property Watch 3 Comments

The German Constitutional Court today ruled in favour of the “freedom to sample” – or freedom to remix – in a case between the singer/songwriter Sabrina Setlur and the band Kraftwerk.

Filed Under: IP-Watch Briefs, IP Policies, Language, Themes, Venues, Access to Knowledge/ Education, Copyright Policy, English, Europe, IP Law, Information and Communications Technology/ Broadcasting, Regional Policy

WIPO Seminar: Experts Discuss IP Protection Of Genetic Resources

31/05/2016 by Catherine Saez, Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment

Last week, the World Intellectual Property Organization held a seminar on intellectual property and genetic resources. For over a decade, WIPO members have been discussing ways to protect genetic resources and associated traditional knowledge from misappropriation. The seminar allowed speakers from different regions and interests to offer their views on the topic.

Filed Under: IP Policies, Language, Subscribers, Themes, Venues, Biodiversity/Genetic Resources/Biotech, Enforcement, English, Patents/Designs/Trade Secrets, Traditional and Indigenous Knowledge, WIPO

WHO’s Kieny: R&D Resolution ‘An Advance That Shows Strong Recommitment’

31/05/2016 by William New, Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment

World Health Organization members sent a clear signal at the annual Assembly last week when they committed to step up efforts to find ways to fund research into diseases that results in affordable products, according to the top WHO official working on these issues.

Filed Under: IP Policies, Subscribers, Themes, Venues, English, Health & IP, Innovation/ R&D, Patents/Designs/Trade Secrets, Technical Cooperation/ Technology Transfer, WHA 2016, WHO

WHO Boosts Efforts For Plain Packaging

31/05/2016 by Catherine Saez, Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment

“Tobacco-related illness is one of the biggest public health threats the world has ever faced,” according to the World Health Organization, and plain packaging of tobacco products can save lives, it said. The theme of this year’s no-tobacco day, today, is: Get ready for plain packaging, as the WHO is calling for countries to introduce plain packaging in their territories.

Filed Under: IP Policies, Language, Themes, Venues, Enforcement, English, Health & IP, Human Rights, Trademarks/Geographical Indications/Domains, WHO, WTO/TRIPS

WIPO Delegates Seek Convergence On Protection Of Genetic Resources This Week

30/05/2016 by Catherine Saez, Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment

The protection of genetic resources from misappropriation through patents, for example without the consent of the resource owners, and in particular indigenous communities, or benefit-sharing when commercial benefits arise from the use of those resources is being discussed this week at the World Intellectual Property Organization. Two divergent broad perspectives on how to achieve such protection are hoped to come closer on core issues.

Filed Under: IP Policies, Language, Subscribers, Themes, Venues, Biodiversity/Genetic Resources/Biotech, English, Patents/Designs/Trade Secrets, Traditional and Indigenous Knowledge, WIPO

WHA Gets First UN Framework Managing Non-State Actors; Countries Satisfied, Actors Concerned

30/05/2016 by Catherine Saez, Intellectual Property Watch 3 Comments

The first agreement on how to manage relationships between a United Nations organisation and non-governmental actors, such as industry, philanthropic organisations and public interest groups, was adopted on 28 May by the World Health Assembly. The framework, which had been discussed for several years, was hailed as historic by many countries, but met a mixed reaction from those primarily concerned.

Filed Under: IP Policies, Language, Themes, Venues, English, Finance, Health & IP, Lobbying, Patents/Designs/Trade Secrets, United Nations - other, WHA 2016, WHO

Innovation et accès : fission ou fusion ? Entretien avec David Taylor, Professeur en Politique Pharmaceutique et de Santé Publique à l’UCL (University College London)

30/05/2016 by Guest contributor for Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment

Dans le sillage du Groupe de Haut Niveau des Nations Unies sur l’accès aux médicaments (UN High-Level Panel on Access to Medicines) cette série d’articles sponsorisés convie des experts à donner leur point de vue sur les politiques les mieux à même de favoriser l’élaboration de solutions aux plus importants enjeux sociétaux, ainsi que sur la manière dont un cadre réglementaire favorable –y compris les systèmes de protection de la propriété intellectuelle – influence le développement et la diffusion de nouvelles technologies et de nouveaux services au sein de différents secteurs, domaines technologiques et juridictions. Les opinions exprimées dans ces articles n’engagent que leurs auteurs.

Filed Under: Features, IP Policies, Language, Themes, Venues, Français, Health & IP, Innovation/ R&D, Paid Content, Patents/Designs/Trade Secrets, United Nations - other, WHO Tagged With: IFPMA

Innovación y acceso: ¿fisión o fusión? Entrevista a David Taylor, profesor de Políticas Farmacéuticas y de Salud Pública del University College de Londres

30/05/2016 by Guest contributor for Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment

Tomando como referencia el trabajo del Grupo de Alto Nivel de las Naciones Unidas sobre el Acceso a los Medicamentos (UN High-Level Panel on Access to Medicines), esta serie de artículos patrocinados invita a expertos en la materia a expresar sus puntos de vista sobre las políticas que respaldan con mayor eficacia la formulación de soluciones que respondan a los principales desafíos de las sociedades, y sobre cómo los entornos propicios para la implantación de políticas, incluidas las relativas a los sistemas de propiedad intelectual, influyen en el desarrollo y el caudal de nuevas tecnologías y servicios en diferentes sectores, campos tecnológicos y territorios. Las opiniones expresadas en los artículos son las del autor.

Filed Under: Features, IP Policies, Language, Themes, Venues, Español, Health & IP, Innovation/ R&D, Paid Content, Patents/Designs/Trade Secrets, United Nations - other, WHO Tagged With: IFPMA

Reactions To WHA Resolution On R&D Financing Generally Positive

28/05/2016 by William New, Intellectual Property Watch 1 Comment

Today, the annual World Health Assembly is poised to approve a new plan on research and development into medical products that are affordable to all. NGOs, industry and other observers welcomed the outcome.

Filed Under: IP Policies, Language, Themes, Venues, English, Finance, Health & IP, Innovation/ R&D, Lobbying, Patents/Designs/Trade Secrets, WHA 2016, WHO

Drug Pricing, Generics Figure Into WHO Strategies On HIV, Hepatitis

28/05/2016 by Mara Pillinger for Intellectual Property Watch and William New 1 Comment

As the 69th World Health Assembly draws to a close, member states are being asked to approve a series of draft global health sector strategies for HIV, viral hepatitis, and sexually transmitted infections. And the issues involve some questions of intellectual property rights.

Filed Under: IP Policies, Language, Themes, Venues, English, Health & IP, Patents/Designs/Trade Secrets, WHA 2016, WHO

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