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A Look At Who’s Who In Geneva IP Policymaking And Beyond

24/09/2012 by Rachel Marusak Hermann, Intellectual Property Watch 1 Comment

Doesn’t it always seem like as soon as you know who covers what at the permanent missions in Geneva, terms end, new assignments begin and you’re left exchanging business cards again? Well, we have it sorted with a substantial (but non-exhaustive) list of delegates responsible for IP issues this year in the world’s centre of diplomacy. Additionally, you’ll find the latest IP people news across national and regional governments, nonprofit organisations, and the private sector.

Filed Under: Features, People News, IP Policies, Language, Subscribers, Venues, Copyright Policy, English, Patents/Designs/Trade Secrets, Trademarks/Geographical Indications/Domains, United Nations - other, WHO, WIPO, WTO/TRIPS

Keeping Pace With The IP Crowd’s Latest Moves

27/06/2012 by Rachel Marusak Hermann, Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment

From government appointments and committee creations to key additions in the non-profit sector and industry advocacy’s revolving door, we’ve kept up with all of the latest hires, resignations, retirements and promotions over the past few months so you don’t miss a beat. Check out who you need to know.

Filed Under: People News, IP Policies, Language, Subscribers, Themes, Copyright Policy, English, Health & IP, IP Law, Lobbying, Patents/Designs/Trade Secrets, Trademarks/Geographical Indications/Domains

Change Of Year Brings Changes In IP Community

16/01/2012 by William New, Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment

The turning of a new year offers the opportunity to catch up on a range of recent personnel changes in the international IP policy and legal communities.

Filed Under: People News, IP Policies, Language, Subscribers, Copyright Policy, English, Patents/Designs/Trade Secrets, Trademarks/Geographical Indications/Domains

Change In USPTO Representation At WIPO Could Reflect Shift In Priorities

05/01/2012 by William New, Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment

The sudden change in officials in charge of international policy at the United States Patent and Trademark Office could reflect shifting priorities at the World Intellectual Property Organization.

Filed Under: People News, IP Policies, Language, Subscribers, Venues, Copyright Policy, English, North America, Patents/Designs/Trade Secrets, Trademarks/Geographical Indications/Domains, WIPO

US Patent Commissioner Stoll To Retire; Deputy Focarino To Step Up

02/11/2011 by William New, Intellectual Property Watch 1 Comment

Robert Stoll, the Commissioner for Patents at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), has announced his retirement on 31 December 2011. Deputy Commissioner for Patents Margaret “Peggy” Focarino will be nominated to replace him, USPTO said today.

Filed Under: People News, IP Policies, Language, Themes, Venues, English, Innovation/ R&D, North America, Patents/Designs/Trade Secrets

Comings And Goings In The World Of IP

12/10/2011 by William New, Intellectual Property Watch 1 Comment

Resignations, retirements, appointments, and promotions are shaking up the status quo in the intellectual property world, opening the door of possibility for change in strategy and decision-making across industries and sectors.

Filed Under: People News, IP Policies, Language, Subscribers, Copyright Policy, English, Patents/Designs/Trade Secrets, Trademarks/Geographical Indications/Domains

Pharma Executive To Head Gates’ Global Health Program

14/09/2011 by William New, Intellectual Property Watch 1 Comment

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation today announced that Trevor Mundel has been named president of the foundation’s Global Health Program. Mundel is global head of development for Novartis Pharma in Basel, Switzerland and will start at Gates on 1 December.

Filed Under: People News, IP Policies, Language, Themes, Venues, English, Health & IP, Lobbying, North America, Patents/Designs/Trade Secrets

Autumn Brings Personnel Changes In Geneva

12/08/2011 by Catherine Saez, Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment

The annual summer shuffle of the mission staff in Geneva has been particularly active this year for those with responsibility for intellectual property rights, with several key diplomats packing their bags, and new ones arriving.

Filed Under: People News, IP Policies, Language, Subscribers, Venues, Copyright Policy, English, Patents/Designs/Trade Secrets, Trademarks/Geographical Indications/Domains, WHO, WIPO, WTO/TRIPS

UNITAID Executive Secretary To Step Down

22/06/2011 by Catherine Saez, Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment

The head of Geneva-based UNITAID, an innovative drug purchasing system for the global poor, will leave the post this month.

Filed Under: People News, Language, Subscribers, Themes, English, Health & IP, Human Rights, Innovation/ R&D

New Deputy US Trademark Commissioner

16/06/2011 by William New, Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) today announced the appointment of a new deputy commissioner for trademarks, with oversight of examination and processing of applications.

Filed Under: People News, IP Policies, Language, Subscribers, Venues, English, North America, Trademarks/Geographical Indications/Domains

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