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Archives for December 2016

Russia To Establish New IP Register For Military Equipment, Weapons

06/12/2016 by Eugene Gerden for Intellectual Property Watch 2 Comments

A new register of intellectual property in the field of military and defence will soon be established in Russia in accordance with a recent decision of the national government, according to the state press service.

Filed Under: IP Policies, Language, Subscribers, Themes, Venues, Asia/Pacific, Enforcement, English, Europe, Innovation/ R&D, Patents/Designs/Trade Secrets, Regional Policy

US Patent Office 2016 Humanity Awards Go To Health-Related Inventions

06/12/2016 by Intellectual Property Watch 1 Comment

The winners of the 2016 Patents for Humanity Award of the United States Patent and Trademark Office this year are recognised for providing global disease solutions. The inventions relate to malaria, vaccines, a life-threatening pregnancy complication, and meningitis.

Filed Under: IP-Watch Briefs, IP Policies, Language, Themes, Venues, English, Health & IP, Human Rights, Innovation/ R&D, North America, Patents/Designs/Trade Secrets, Regional Policy

WIPO Committee On Traditional Knowledge Agrees On Revised Text For Further Discussions

05/12/2016 by Catherine Saez, Intellectual Property Watch 1 Comment

World Intellectual Property Organization delegates last week agreed on a revised set of draft articles to be further discussed at the next session of the committee working on a potential treaty to protect traditional knowledge. Views differed on the achievements of the week. For the proponents of a binding treaty, the text reflects a better understanding of issues, and some reduction in differences. However, for some developed countries not in favour of a treaty, gaps are still wide open and much work remains.

Filed Under: IP Policies, Themes, Venues, Copyright Policy, English, Environment, Patents/Designs/Trade Secrets, Trademarks/Geographical Indications/Domains, Traditional and Indigenous Knowledge, WIPO

Non-Corporate Entities Join Forces Against Adoption Of Plant Breeders’ Rights Regulations In Africa

02/12/2016 by Catherine Saez, Intellectual Property Watch 1 Comment

The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food, civil society, and farmers’ representatives have raised serious concerns on the upcoming adoption of draft regulations of a protocol protecting breeders’ rights in Africa. Civil society groups and farmers’ representatives have been blocked from participating in the meeting expected to adopt the regulations, according to them. The Special Rapporteur is calling for a halt to the process, and for starting again with a more transparent, inclusive, and evidence-based process.

Filed Under: Language, News, Themes, Venues, Africa, Bilateral/Regional Negotiations, Biodiversity/Genetic Resources/Biotech, Development, Enforcement, English, Human Rights, Regional Policy, UPOV / CBD, United Nations - other

Thomas Cueni Of Switzerland Named Director General Of IFPMA

02/12/2016 by William New, Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment

Thomas Cueni of Switzerland has been named the next director general of the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers & Associations (IFPMA), the Geneva-based organisation which represents the global research-based pharma industry.

Filed Under: IP Policies, Themes, Venues, Copyright Policy, English, Europe, Health & IP, Lobbying, Patents/Designs/Trade Secrets, Regional Policy, Trademarks/Geographical Indications/Domains

UN Names New Head Of Convention On Biological Diversity

02/12/2016 by Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment

Cristiana Paşca Palmer of Romania has been named executive secretary of the Secretariat of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).

Filed Under: IP-Watch Briefs, IP Policies, Themes, Venues, Biodiversity/Genetic Resources/Biotech, English, Environment, Patents/Designs/Trade Secrets, United Nations - other

ILO Decisions Said To Confirm EPO Staff Lack Fair Legal System

01/12/2016 by Dugie Standeford for Intellectual Property Watch 2 Comments

The International Labour Organization Administration Tribunal (ILO-AT) on 30 November set aside two European Patent Office (EPO) decisions rejecting employee challenges to various internal rules. The judgments, which sent the complaints back to the EPO on the grounds that they had not been handled by the proper authorities, highlight the lack of a “fair and functioning” legal system for EPO staff, said an employee source who asked to remain anonymous.

Filed Under: IP Policies, Themes, Venues, English, Europe, Finance, Human Rights, Patents/Designs/Trade Secrets, Regional Policy

Helping Patenters In A Sea Of PAEs: Interview With LOT Network’s Ken Seddon

01/12/2016 by William New, Intellectual Property Watch 1 Comment

Patent assertion entity (PAE) activity has skyrocketed in the past decade and much discussion has occurred around what to do in response to patent holders whose strategy is more focused on legal battles than innovating. One notable group has risen up to bring together global companies to address the PAE issue with a novel sharing approach. In an interview with Intellectual Property Watch, Ken Seddon, CEO and President of LOT Network, talks about the group’s rapid growth, what’s coming next, and how not to bring a squirt gun to a nuclear fight.

Filed Under: Features, IP Policies, Language, Themes, Venues, Enforcement, English, IP Law, Innovation/ R&D, Lobbying, North America, Patents/Designs/Trade Secrets, Regional Policy

Popcorn, Football And Chocolate – US Idea To Prompt Discussions At WIPO TK Committee

01/12/2016 by Catherine Saez, Intellectual Property Watch 1 Comment

What do popcorn, chewing-gum, football, syringes, and chocolate have in common? According to a United States paper tabled at the World Intellectual Property Organization, they are all rooted in traditional knowledge. While most efforts are geared this week towards trying to find consensual language on a treaty protecting traditional knowledge, the US said a discussion on what is protectable and what is not would be instructive. Some other delegations resubmitted proposals introducing alternative means of protection than a binding instrument.

Filed Under: IP Policies, Language, Themes, Venues, Access to Knowledge/ Education, Copyright Policy, Enforcement, English, Patents/Designs/Trade Secrets, Trademarks/Geographical Indications/Domains, Traditional and Indigenous Knowledge, WIPO

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