• Home
  • About Us
    • About Us
    • Subscribe
    • Privacy Policy
  • Advertise
    • Advertise On IP Watch
    • Editorial Calendar
  • Videos
  • Links
  • Help

Intellectual Property Watch

Original news and analysis on international IP policy

  • Copyright
  • Patents
  • Trademarks
  • Opinions
  • People News
  • Venues
    • Bilateral/Regional Negotiations
    • ITU/ICANN
    • United Nations – other
    • WHO
    • WIPO
    • WTO/TRIPS
    • Africa
    • Asia/Pacific
    • Europe
    • Latin America/Caribbean
    • North America
  • Themes
    • Access to Knowledge/ Open Innovation & Science
    • Food Security/ Agriculture/ Genetic Resources
    • Finance
    • Health & IP
    • Human Rights
    • Internet Governance/ Digital Economy/ Cyberspace
    • Lobbying
    • Technical Cooperation/ Technology Transfer
  • Health Policy Watch

Archives for April 2017

The Global Debate On IP, Trade And Development: Past, Present and Future

29/04/2017 by Guest contributor for Intellectual Property Watch 1 Comment

Register Now for The Global Debate on Intellectual Property, Trade and Development: Past, Present and Future – A Conference in Honour of Pedro Roffe, taking place on 15 June at the University of Geneva, Uni-Bastions, Geneva, Switzerland. Registration is open and free, see details.

Filed Under: Features, IP Policies, Language, Themes, Venues, Copyright Policy, Development, English, Europe, Latin America/Caribbean, Paid Content, Patents/Designs/Trade Secrets, Regional Policy, Trademarks/Geographical Indications/Domains, United Nations - other, WIPO, WTO/TRIPS

European Court Of Justice Tightens Screws On “Streaming”

28/04/2017 by Monika Ermert for Intellectual Property Watch 2 Comments

In a judgment this week, the European Court of Justice ruled that “the sale of a multimedia player which enables films that are available illegally on the internet to be viewed easily and for free on a television screen could constitute an infringement of copyright“ (C:2017:300).

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

New Open Source Licence For Seeds

28/04/2017 by Intellectual Property Watch 7 Comments

The Germany-based OpenSourceSeeds initiative this month started to offer open source-licensed seeds in an effort to strengthen a form of “copyleft” for new plant varieties. The goal, according to the organisation established by academics, activists and breeders and establish a non-private seed sector as a second pillar alongside private plant breeding.

Filed Under: IP-Watch Briefs, IP Policies, Language, Themes, Venues, Access to Knowledge/ Education, Biodiversity/Genetic Resources/Biotech, Copyright Policy, English, Europe, Regional Policy, UPOV / CBD

Polish Government Drafts New Authors’ Rights Collective Management Law

28/04/2017 by Jaroslaw Adamowski for Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment

WARSAW – Poland’s Ministry of Culture and National Heritage is drafting a new law on collective rights management which is to implement the relevant European Union legislation into Polish law. However, a think tank with close ties to the government has released a report that points to the relatively high operational costs of the authors’ and creators’ organisations, and could pave the way for further modifications to the system.

Filed Under: IP Policies, Language, Subscribers, Themes, Venues, Copyright Policy, English, Europe, Finance, Regional Policy

TRIPS Flexibilities Under Threat From Investment Disputes: A Closer Look At Canada’s “Win” Against Eli Lilly

27/04/2017 by Intellectual Property Watch 3 Comments

Cynthia Ho writes: In the first known investment dispute regarding patents, Eli Lilly & Co v. Canada, Canada recently prevailed over the pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly. Although Canada won in a unanimous decision, the ruling does not, however, guarantee domestic discretion going forward, contrary to the suggestion of some.

Filed Under: Features, Inside Views, IP Policies, Language, Themes, Venues, English, Health & IP, IP Law, Patents/Designs/Trade Secrets, WTO/TRIPS

E-Commerce Is For Young People, Small Enterprises, Regulation Not Essential, Alibaba Founder Tells Geneva

27/04/2017 by Catherine Saez, Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment

Electronic commerce should be the realm of young people under 30 and of small enterprises, according to Alibaba founder Jack Ma, speaking at an event on digital trade in Geneva this week. He also pressed countries to just get on the e-commerce train, and worry about regulations later. Meanwhile, World Trade Organization Director General Roberto Azevêdo said at the same event that without help small companies would no better survive the competition of large companies online than they did in the real world.

Filed Under: IP Policies, Language, Subscribers, Themes, Venues, Access to Knowledge/ Education, Copyright Policy, English, Information and Communications Technology/ Broadcasting, Lobbying, Trademarks/Geographical Indications/Domains, United Nations - other, WTO/TRIPS

WTO IP Division Director’s Thoughts On World IP Day

26/04/2017 by William New, Intellectual Property Watch 1 Comment

Antony Taubman, director of the World Trade Organization Intellectual Property Division, has been in a good position to view the world and intellectual property for some time. Today, designated as World IP Day, we caught up with him to ask his views on the theme this year.

Filed Under: IP Policies, Language, Themes, Venues, Copyright Policy, English, Innovation/ R&D, Patents/Designs/Trade Secrets, Trademarks/Geographical Indications/Domains, WTO/TRIPS

US Government Intends To Grant Exclusive Licence On Zika Patent Over Objection Of Civil Society

26/04/2017 by Intellectual Property Watch 1 Comment

The United States Department of Defense has announced that it intends to grant Sanofi Pasteur, a French pharmaceutical corporation, exclusive rights to develop a vaccine for the Zika virus. The decision follows outcry from the public and civil society groups over concerns of affordability and accessibility in taking such a step.

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

Winners Of Ideas4Change For UN Sustainable Development Goals

26/04/2017 by Catherine Saez, Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment

Inventions to contribute to the 2030 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals have been rewarded. A reactor which converts carbon dioxide into ethanol, a method for the detection of pesticides and contaminants in food, and renewable leather created from bacteria won the heart of the jury.

Filed Under: IP Policies, Language, Themes, Venues, Copyright Policy, Development, English, Innovation/ R&D, Patents/Designs/Trade Secrets, Technical Cooperation/ Technology Transfer, Trademarks/Geographical Indications/Domains, United Nations - other

‘Make Sure The Trademark Lawyer Is There’ At The Beginning

26/04/2017 by Peter Kenny for Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment

For World Intellectual Property Day this year, the World Intellectual Property Organization held a discussion on “Innovation in Communication: A State of Mind,” with a creator designer, a brand consultant and a writer as the panel.

Filed Under: IP Policies, Language, Subscribers, Themes, Venues, Access to Knowledge/ Education, Copyright Policy, English, Information and Communications Technology/ Broadcasting, Innovation/ R&D, Lobbying, Trademarks/Geographical Indications/Domains, WIPO

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • …
  • 5
  • Next Page »
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • Vimeo
My Tweets

IPW News Briefs

Saudis Seek Alternative Energy Partners Through WIPO Green Program

Chinese IP Officials Complete Study Of UK, European IP Law

Perspectives on the US

In US, No Remedies For Growing IP Infringements

US IP Law – Big Developments On The Horizon In 2019

More perspectives on the US...

Supported Series: Civil Society And TRIPS Flexibilities

Civil Society And TRIPS Flexibilities Series – Translations Now Available

The Myth Of IP Incentives For All Nations – Q&A With Carlos Correa

Read the TRIPS flexibilities series...

Paid Content

Interview With Peter Vanderheyden, CEO Of Article One Partners

More paid content...

IP Delegates in Geneva

  • IP Delegates in Geneva
  • Guide to Geneva-based Public Health and IP Organisations

All Story Categories

Other Languages

  • Français
  • Español
  • 中文
  • اللغة العربية

Archives

  • Archives
  • Monthly Reporter

Staff Access

  • Writers

Sign up for free news alerts

This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy

Copyright © 2021 · Global Policy Reporting