WIPO Green Platform Expanding With Experts Database, Seeks Experts 13/01/2017 by Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment The World Intellectual Property Organization internet platform WIPO GREEN is expanding by building a database of experts meant to help technology seekers find green technology specialists to provide their service and expertise.
WEF Davos: Responsible Leadership, Fourth Industrial Revolution, Social Responsibility 13/01/2017 by Catherine Saez, Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment Days away from the opening of the annual World Economic Forum in Davos, the founder of the forum described the main themes of the upcoming event, and underlined the role of social responsibility for business leaders.
Research Groups Seek Stronger Protections In EU Copyright Reform Proposal 10/01/2017 by Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment European lawmakers should boost protections for researchers and educators in the European Commission proposal for a directive on copyright in the digital single market, five research organisations said today. Among other things, lawmakers and policymakers must rethink the provisions on text and data mining as well as the exception for use of works in digital and cross-border teaching, they said.
Book Review: Interactions Of Climate Change And The Global IP System 10/01/2017 by Catherine Saez, Intellectual Property Watch 1 Comment Climate change is prompting the need for new technologies to address the consequences of the weather changing patterns. A book authored by a number of scholars provides an introduction to the interactions of climate change with the global intellectual property, innovation, human rights and international trade systems.
After 15 Years In WTO, China Still Weak On Many IP Rights Rules, US Says 10/01/2017 by William New, Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment Innovation and intellectual property rights have set the United States apart from competitors in recent history, and China seems intent on closing that gap any way it can. A US trade office report out this week on China’s compliance with World Trade Organization rules 15 years after accession show the magnitude of China’s continuing compliance problems related to intellectual property rights.
Expensive Medicines Increase The Pressure 09/01/2017 by Intellectual Property Watch 1 Comment When Gilead brought its new antiviral medicine – Sovaldi – for the treatment of Hepatitis C to the US market for USD 84,000, it triggered a storm of protest. Demand for this revolutionary treatment was so high that the price (despite reductions) became an enormous burden on the American healthcare system. Although the product is cheaper in Switzerland at CHF 48 307, treatment is rationed for reasons of cost.
Book Review: A Look At Antitrust Issues In Intellectual Property Law 09/01/2017 by Catherine Saez, Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment The book Antitrust Issues in Intellectual Property Law, edited by Bradford Lyerla and authored by several lawyers, is about the intersection of IP law and antitrust law and collects case law from 2015 and 20152016??, dealing with the issue.
UN Establishes Technology Bank For Least-Developed Countries, Including An IP Bank 06/01/2017 by William New, Intellectual Property Watch 1 Comment The United Nations has established a “technology bank” for least-developed countries that aims to strengthen the science, technology and innovation capacity of LDCs that includes better management of intellectual property rights.
ARIPO Amends Protocol On Patents, Utility Models And Designs 06/01/2017 by Hillary Muheebwa for Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment The Harare Protocol on Patents, Industrial Designs and Utility Models has been amended. The amendments were adopted by the 40th Session of the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) Administrative Council, and came into operational effect from 1 January 2017.
Top IP-Watch Stories Of 2016 Reflect Cutting Edge Issues, Lingering Concerns 05/01/2017 by William New, Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment Hundreds of thousands of people visited articles on Intellectual Property Watch last year, and we published nearly 1,000 original articles. The year’s most-visited articles reflected a mix of new ideas and policies worldwide and some recurring issues, with especially heavy attention on stories involving India.