African Countries Ready To Accept TRIPS And Public Health Deal 06/12/2005 by Tove Iren S. Gerhardsen for Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment African countries seem to back a World Trade Organization proposal that would permanently incorporate into international trade law a waiver that has been in place since 2003 to help poor countries import cheaper medicines, but which for various reasons has never been used. The proposal was discussed at a 5 December meeting where delegates said […]
TRIPS And Public Health Agreement Appears To Be In Sight 05/12/2005 by Tove Iren S. Gerhardsen for Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment After years of consultations over a draft provision aimed at making it legal for smaller economies to import cheaper generics under international trade laws, a solution may be reached in the rush before the 13-18 December World Trade Organization ministerial in Hong Kong. Over the weekend delegations met in informal sessions (meaning that the issue […]
Nouvel examen sur l’application des droits de propriété intellectuelle en Chine dans le cadre de l’OMC 05/12/2005 by Tove Iren S. Gerhardsen for Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment Par Tove Iren S. Gerhardsen À la fin du mois d’octobre, les États-Unis, le Japon et la Suisse ont engagé des actions bilatérales dans le cadre de l’Organisation mondiale du commerce (OMC) en vue d’examiner l’application des droits de propriété intellectuelle en Chine, malgré les objections de Pékin. Les trois États souhaitent obtenir davantage de […]
China sometida a escrutinio en la OMC por su aplicación del régimen de PI 30/11/2005 by Tove Iren S. Gerhardsen for Intellectual Property Watch 1 Comment Estados Unidos, Japón y Suiza tomaron medidas bilaterales en el ámbito de la Organización Mundial del Comercio (OMC) para examinar la aplicación de las normas de propiedad intelectual en China, pese a las objeciones de este país. Los tres países hicieron hincapié en la necesidad de mayor transparencia. En particular, hicieron referencia al párrafo 3 […]
LDCs Agree To Shorter Extension For TRIPS Implementation 29/11/2005 by Tove Iren S. Gerhardsen for Intellectual Property Watch 1 Comment Least-developed members of the World Trade Organization on 29 November agreed to extend the transition period for implementing the WTO agreement on intellectual property rights by seven and a half years, a reduction by half of their original request. In addition, least developed countries agreed not to roll back on their commitments, and to individual […]
WTO Draft Ministerial Text Urges Progress On TRIPS Issues 28/11/2005 by Tove Iren S. Gerhardsen for Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment The new draft text for the upcoming World Trade Organization ministerial in Hong Kong urges negotiators to intensify discussions of issues related to the WTO Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights. The 42-page draft is entitled the “Doha Work Programme,” reflecting the current round of WTO trade negotiations that began in Doha, Qatar, […]
TRIPS Council To Resume Talks On 29 November 25/11/2005 by Tove Iren S. Gerhardsen for Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment The World Trade Organization next week will reconvene a suspended meeting on unresolved intellectual property issues that sources say have moved little in the final weeks before the 13-18 December ministerial in Hong Kong. The 29 November meeting will consider agenda items related to the WTO Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) […]
No Progress On GI Register As Issue Moves To Higher Level 24/11/2005 by Tove Iren S. Gerhardsen for Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment The chairman of the World Trade Organization group that has discussed the proposal for a geographical indications register for wines and spirits said in a draft report that there has been no progress in the talks, and asked ministers for guidance on the mandate in order to find a solution at the December WTO ministerial […]
Chances Diminish For Solution On TRIPS And Public Health Before Hong Kong 22/11/2005 by Tove Iren S. Gerhardsen for Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment Key officials in Geneva indicate that World Trade Organization members are not likely to find a compromise on a permanent amendment to global trade rules in order to allow poor countries to import affordable medicines in time for the December WTO ministerial in Hong Kong. There is no formal deadline for items to be included […]
Enforcement Declaration Lays Strategy For Co-operation, Legislation 17/11/2005 by Tove Iren S. Gerhardsen for Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment Lyon, France — The declaration that emerged from an international anti-piracy conference this week is a strong call for stepped-up efforts by industry and governments to bring about further protection of intellectual property rights, including greater powers for law enforcement and customs officials. The declaration, expected to be posted to the conference website, highlights strategies, […]