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Thailand Presents Report On Compulsory Licensing Experience

12/03/2007 by Tove Iren S. Gerhardsen for Intellectual Property Watch 9 Comments

By Tove Iren S. Gerhardsen A Thai official says the government’s phones have started ringing a lot more frequently since Thailand issued compulsory licenses to import and eventually produce patented medicines, moving patent owners to drop their prices. But sceptics maintained at a recent meeting that Thailand should have talked to the companies before issuing […]

Filed Under: Features, Venues, Asia/Pacific, English, Health & IP, Regional Policy, United Nations - other, WHO, WTO/TRIPS

Indonesian Avian Flu Stance Reveals Potential Weakness In Global System

08/03/2007 by Tove Iren S. Gerhardsen for Intellectual Property Watch 2 Comments

By Tove Iren S. Gerhardsen The Indonesian government’s reluctance to share avian influenza virus samples to help develop a global vaccine for humans has revealed a weakness in the international flu research system related to developing countries’ concern with the impact of intellectual property rights on public health. Developing countries are concerned that if they […]

Filed Under: Features, English, Health & IP, United Nations - other, WHO, WTO/TRIPS

USTR Report Lays Out IP Trade Agenda For 2007

07/03/2007 by Tove Iren S. Gerhardsen for Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment

By Tove Iren S. Gerhardsen The United States will pursue stronger intellectual property rights and enforcement in multilateral forums such as the World Trade Organization (WTO) as well as in free trade agreements and regional agreements, and is considering dispute settlement cases against several countries on IP. The 467-page President’s 2007 Trade Policy Agenda and […]

Filed Under: Features, Enforcement, English, North America, WTO/TRIPS

Avanza de forma significativa la negociación sobre el Programa de la OMPI para el Desarrollo

06/03/2007 by Tove Iren S. Gerhardsen for Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment

Por William New y Tove Iren S. Gerhardsen Se ha alcanzado un acuerdo preliminar sobre el primer conjunto de propuestas cuyo objetivo es mejorar el equilibrio entre los intereses de los países desarrollados y los países en desarrollo en la Organización Mundial de Propiedad Intelectual (OMPI). Los miembros de la OMPI negociaron 40 propuestas sobre […]

Filed Under: Features, Español, WIPO

Plan d’action de l’OMPI pour le développement : les négociations progressent

05/03/2007 by Tove Iren S. Gerhardsen for Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment

Par William New et Tove Iren S. Gerhardsen Un accord préliminaire a été conclu sur une première série de propositions visant à garantir un meilleur équilibre entre les intérêts des pays en développement et ceux des pays développés à l’Organisation mondiale de la propriété intellectuelle (OMPI). Les États membres de l’OMPI ont engagé des négociations […]

Filed Under: Features, Français, WIPO

Informative Debate On IP And Drug Price Model, Flexibilities

26/02/2007 by William New, Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment

By William New An informative event this week pitted key proponents of opposite views on how to best protect the intellectual property rights of pharmaceutical companies while also addressing the needs of poor patients around the world unable to afford necessary treatments. The 20 February panel entitled, “Debating Pharmaceutical IPRs,” jointly sponsored by the UN […]

Filed Under: Features, Biodiversity/Genetic Resources/Biotech, English, Health & IP, Human Rights, Lobbying, Patents/Designs/Trade Secrets, WHO, WTO/TRIPS

Débat sur les droits de propriété intellectuelle et leur application au Conseil ADPIC

26/02/2007 by Tove Iren S. Gerhardsen for Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment

Par Tove Iren S. Gerhardsen Des personnes présentes à une réunion de l’Organisation mondiale du commerce (OMC) sur les droits de propriété intellectuelle qui s’est tenue le 13 février dernier nous ont informés que les consultations sur les questions de propriété intellectuelle seront intensifiées dans le cadre de la reprise générale des discussions commerciales. Nous […]

Filed Under: Features, Français, WTO/TRIPS

Reunión del Consejo de los ADPIC: se potencia el debate sobre propiedad intelectual en la reanudación de las negociaciones comerciales y Estados Unidos presenta una propuesta

22/02/2007 by Tove Iren S. Gerhardsen for Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment

Por Tove Iren S. Gerhardsen Los participantes de una reunión sobre propiedad intelectual celebrada el pasado 13 de febrero en la Organización Mundial del Comercio (OMC) señalaron que se intensificarán en las próximas semanas las consultas sobre propiedad intelectual como parte de la reanudación general de las negociaciones comerciales internacionales. Durante esa reunión, Estados Unidos […]

Filed Under: Features, Español, WTO/TRIPS

Négociations sur la radiodiffusion à l’OMPI : c’est maintenant ou jamais !

20/02/2007 by Tove Iren S. Gerhardsen for Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment

Par William New Selon certains représentants officiels, des efforts considérables devront être consentis pour que les Membres de l’Organisation mondiale de la propriété intellectuelle (OMPI) soient disposés à engager des négociations formelles sur un traité visant à renforcer les droits des organismes de radiodiffusion et de distribution par câble. Toutefois, le président qui dirige les […]

Filed Under: Features, Français, Information and Communications Technology/ Broadcasting, WIPO

Negociaciones en la OMPI sobre radiodifusión: ahora o nunca

19/02/2007 by Tove Iren S. Gerhardsen for Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment

Por William New Será necesaria una importante labor para acercar las posiciones de los miembros de la Organización Mundial de la Propiedad Intelectual (OMPI) a fin de que entablen negociaciones formales sobre un tratado destinado a actualizar los derechos de los organismos de radiodifusión y de difusión por cable, según informaron ciertos funcionarios. Pero el […]

Filed Under: Features, Español, Information and Communications Technology/ Broadcasting, WIPO

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