“Trade Matters” For BRICS In Africa, So Does Internet Connectivity10/10/2014 by Maëli Astruc for Intellectual Property Watch 1 CommentLast week’s World Trade Organization Public Forum hosted dozens of panels on the general theme of “why trade matters.” A panel focusing on the role of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) found that the new BRICS Development Bank could foster infrastructure development in Africa, while another panel said that removing barriers to internet connectivity is key to economic growth.
Special Report: Update On Implementation Of The EU Patent Package25/07/2014 by Maëli Astruc for Intellectual Property Watch Leave a CommentSignificant progress has been made in the implementation of the European regulation to establish a European unitary patent and an international treaty which sets up a unified patent court. Given the loaded agenda for the coming year, it seems that a lot of work remains to be done. Meanwhile, an ongoing proceeding before the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) initiated by Spain could bring down the whole system, according to sources.
Codex Alimentarius Adopts New Food Safety Recommendations17/07/2014 by Intellectual Property Watch Leave a CommentA joint United Nations commission on food safety this week has set several new standards on level of lead, arsenic and drugs appearing in food.
UNAIDS Gap Report: Need Smarter Scale-Up, Focus On People Left Behind16/07/2014 by Maëli Astruc for Intellectual Property Watch Leave a CommentAccording to a report released today by the United Nations programme on HIV and AIDS (UNAIDS), around 19 million of the 35 million people living with HIV do not know that they have the virus. But if the right steps are taken, the epidemic could be ended by 2030, it says.
With 51 Ratifications, Nagoya Protocol To Enter Into Force In October15/07/2014 by Maëli Astruc for Intellectual Property Watch Leave a CommentThe Nagoya Protocol on access and benefit-sharing of genetic resources will enter into force on 12 October, following the ratification of 12 more countries last week.
UN Human Rights Council Takes Actions On Internet Rights, Corporations14/07/2014 by Maëli Astruc for Intellectual Property Watch 4 CommentsAt its recent session, the United Nations Human Rights Council adopted a resolution on the promotion, protection and enjoyment of human rights on the internet. It also addressed a legally binding instrument on corporations’ responsibility to ensure human rights.
More Liability For Internet Intermediaries Could Raise Information Control, Panellists Say11/07/2014 by Maëli Astruc for Intellectual Property Watch Leave a CommentAt the recent University of Geneva summer course on internet law, one panel addressed challenges and strategies for internet intermediaries facing an increased burden of intellectual property rights protection online.
Seed Treaty Celebrates Ten Year Anniversary; Focus On Funding, Collaborations10/07/2014 by Catherine Saez and Maëli Astruc for Intellectual Property Watch Leave a CommentThe International Seed Treaty held a celebratory high-level event recently to mark the tenth anniversary of its entry into force.
1 Billion Euro First Call For Projects Under EU-Industry Innovation Partnerships09/07/2014 by Intellectual Property Watch Leave a CommentThe European Commission today launched the first call for projects of the EU Innovation Investment Package agreed last year. The investment package comprises seven public-private partnerships and four public-public partnerships, for a total investment of more than €22 billion euros.
WIPO SCCR Side Events Offer Models For E-Lending, Music07/07/2014 by Intellectual Property Watch Leave a CommentThe International Publishers Association (IPA) held a side event at the World Intellectual Property Organization on 1 July to present new business models related to e-book lending. And separately, WIPO has launched an update of a guide to making a living from music.
