Nagoya Protocol Implications For Health, Flu Genetic Data On WHO Board Agenda 17/01/2017 by Catherine Saez, Intellectual Property Watch 2 Comments The World Health Organization recently published its analysis about the public health implications of the Nagoya Protocol on genetic resources access and benefit-sharing, and in particular how it affects the sharing of pathogens, like influenza viruses. The findings are set to be discussed at this month’s WHO Executive Board meeting. Also to be discussed is an experts group review of the WHO pandemic influenza framework, and in particular its conclusion that the framework should be amended to match scientific progress.
EU Study Recommends FRAND Clarification, More Coordination On 5G 16/01/2017 by Dugie Standeford for Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment The rapid development of information and communication technologies, and the need for greater interconnectivity driven by the Internet of Things has created a variety of standard-essential patent (SEP) owners and implementers with different business models, and for more diverse licensing practices, the European Commission Joint Research Centre says in a new study. This has made it harder to agree on an interpretation of FRAND licensing principles, something European policymakers must clarify in order to meet key digital single market and other goals, it says.
New Book Highlights IP Trade Law Flexibilities For Public Health 16/01/2017 by William New, Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment A recently published book by a high-impact public health advocate provides new analysis on the use of flexibilities in international trade law relating to intellectual property rights aimed at advancing discussions on solutions to high drug prices worldwide.
US Biotech Industry To India’s Modi: Follow Our IP Practices, Get ‘Tidal Wave’ Of Investment 13/01/2017 by William New, Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment US Biotechnology Innovation Organization CEO Jim Greenwood told Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi this week if he follows western practices on intellectual property protection, his country would see a “tidal wave” of biotech industry investment.
US Issues Updated Antitrust Guidelines For Licensing Of IP 13/01/2017 by Intellectual Property Watch 2 Comments The United States Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission today released updated antitrust guidelines for the licensing of intellectual property.
Panels Present Importance Of Fair Use In South Africa’s Draft Copyright Amendment 13/01/2017 by Linda Daniels for Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment CAPE TOWN, South Africa — “Fair use” was at the heart of discussions between intellectual property stakeholders at a recent workshop called to discuss the revised draft copyright amendment bill of South Africa.
ARIPO Lines Up IP Enhancing Activities For 2017 13/01/2017 by Munyaradzi Makoni for Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment CAPE TOWN, South Africa – From establishing training schemes, exchange expertise, sharing research, and helping members acquire and develop technology related to intellectual property and shape copyright associated rights, the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) has set targets for implementation in 2017.
WIPO Green Platform Expanding With Experts Database, Seeks Experts 13/01/2017 by Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment The World Intellectual Property Organization internet platform WIPO GREEN is expanding by building a database of experts meant to help technology seekers find green technology specialists to provide their service and expertise.
WEF Davos: Responsible Leadership, Fourth Industrial Revolution, Social Responsibility 13/01/2017 by Catherine Saez, Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment Days away from the opening of the annual World Economic Forum in Davos, the founder of the forum described the main themes of the upcoming event, and underlined the role of social responsibility for business leaders.
Research Groups Seek Stronger Protections In EU Copyright Reform Proposal 10/01/2017 by Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment European lawmakers should boost protections for researchers and educators in the European Commission proposal for a directive on copyright in the digital single market, five research organisations said today. Among other things, lawmakers and policymakers must rethink the provisions on text and data mining as well as the exception for use of works in digital and cross-border teaching, they said.