Librarians, Archivists: Why An International Solution Is Needed For Copyright Exceptions 06/05/2014 by Catherine Saez, Intellectual Property Watch 4 Comments Last week, the World Intellectual Property Organization copyright committee ended without agreement on the conclusions of the meeting or its future work, to the dismay of librarians and archivists associations. During the week, numerous representatives of these communities gave vigorous accounts of why a treaty is vital to grant them exceptions to copyright.
UPOV Publishes List Of FAQs As Part Of Communications Strategy 05/05/2014 by Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment The International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV), an enigma organisation to some, has published a list of answers to frequently asked questions on its website.
Hopes Dampened For Copyright Exceptions For Libraries/Archives At WIPO 05/05/2014 by Catherine Saez, Intellectual Property Watch 18 Comments World Intellectual Property Organization delegates sitting on the copyright committee had to declare defeat late into the night yesterday as they could not agree on the conclusions of the meeting or its future work. The efforts by developing countries to craft a treaty providing copyright exceptions for libraries and archives met with stonewalled resistance by some developed countries, in particular the European Union.
WIPO Members Favour Library Exceptions, But By Different Means 02/05/2014 by Catherine Saez, Intellectual Property Watch 3 Comments The World Intellectual Property Organization copyright committee this week has sunk its teeth into the issue of exceptions and limitations to copyright for libraries and archives. Some countries are pushing for a treaty to establish such exceptions while others find that the existing copyright system provides for it.
UNCTAD Review Of Bangladesh Calls For Drug Market Opening 01/05/2014 by Catherine Saez, Intellectual Property Watch 1 Comment An investment policy review undertaken by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) found that Bangladesh needs to attract foreign direct investment to sustain its development and suggests that the country loosen its grip on the pharmaceutical sector. Bangladesh said the review will be carefully considered.
At WIPO, Authors, Civil Society Watchful Of Rights For Broadcasters 01/05/2014 by Catherine Saez, Intellectual Property Watch 3 Comments Nongovernmental organisations attending the World Intellectual Property Organization copyright committee meeting which this week sought to breach differences on what a treaty protecting broadcasters should cover, expressed their views with some unusual coherence.
Four More WIPO Members Sign Marrakesh Treaty For Visually Impaired 30/04/2014 by Catherine Saez and Maëli Astruc for Intellectual Property Watch 7 Comments During a signing ceremony held today at the World Intellectual Property Organization, the European Union, France, Greece and India signed the treaty adopted last June to provide a wider access to copyrighted books in special format for visually impaired people.
WIPO Delegates Dig Into Core Issues Of Draft Broadcasting Treaty 30/04/2014 by Catherine Saez, Intellectual Property Watch 3 Comments The first half of this week’s World Intellectual Property Organization copyright committee meeting was devoted to a potential treaty to protect broadcasters’ rights. Delegations struggled to find common ground on core questions such as the scope of the protection to be granted and specific rights. This was partly attributed to the highly technical nature of the subject and informal consultations were said to have achieved more clarity on issues.
Antigua Questions Efficacy Of WTO Dispute System Over IP-Related Case 26/04/2014 by William New and Catherine Saez, Intellectual Property Watch 6 Comments Can the World Trade Organization’s smallest members use the dispute settlement system effectively? That is a question that seemed to be suggested by the tiny Caribbean nation of Antigua and Barbuda at a WTO Dispute Settlement Body meeting yesterday, in an intellectual property-related case involving a United States gambling ban.
WTO To Consider Five Australia Plain Packaging Disputes Under One Panel 26/04/2014 by Catherine Saez and William New, Intellectual Property Watch 9 Comments The World Trade Organization Dispute Settlement Body yesterday agreed to establish two more panels in a dispute against Australia’s plain packaging for tobacco products, bringing the total to five. And it was agreed that a single panel will be appointed to study the five complaints.