Consultations On Geographical Indications Aim To Structure Discussions At WTO 27/02/2006 by Tove Iren S. Gerhardsen for Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment Informal consultations were held at the World Trade Organization on 24 February on how to structure negotiations over the coming months on a proposed register for geographical indications (GIs) on wines and spirits, a participant said. The register is scheduled to be discussed at a special session of the WTO Council on the Agreement on […]
Experts Discuss Balance Between Digital Content Access, Protection 24/02/2006 by Tove Iren S. Gerhardsen for Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment The impact of copyrights on access to everything from digital books in libraries to online music was discussed at a 21 February side event of a World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) meeting on a development agenda. One of the main issues was whether copyrights are good or bad for the public domain and how a […]
L’industrie se prépare à un deuxième « round » sur la directive de l’UE en matière de brevetabilité 22/02/2006 by William New, Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment PRAGUE – Les groupes industriels pro-brevets, qui ont investi des sommes considérables pour influencer les débats au sein de l’Europe sur un projet de directive – finalement rejeté – en matière de brevetabilité des inventions mises en oeuvre par ordinateur, tirent des leçons de leurs erreurs et se préparent à une éventuelle reprise des négociations […]
WIPO Copyright Advice Deemed Misleading To Developing Countries 20/02/2006 by Tove Iren S. Gerhardsen for Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment By Tove Iren S. Gerhardsen and William New Non-governmental organisations attending this week’s meeting on a stronger development agenda for the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) are working to remind participants of the key elements of the original proposals. In so doing, one group found shrinking knowledge in the public domain and shortcomings in WIPO’s […]
La industria se prepara para un segundo round de la Directiva de la UE sobre patentes 14/02/2006 by Tove Iren S. Gerhardsen for Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment Por William New PRAGA- Aquellas industrias dependientes de patentes que llevaron a cabo una costosa labor de cabildeo para tratar de obtener la aprobación de una directiva en materia de patentabilidad de invenciones relacionadas con computadores están aprendiendo de sus errores mientras se preparan para la posible resurrección de la cuestión. Los grupos de presión […]
Le Conseil de l’OMS propose un cadre en matière de recherche-développement à l’Assemblée mondiale de la Santé 13/02/2006 by William New, Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment Fin janvier, le Conseil exécutif de l’Organisation mondiale de la Santé (OMS) a décidé de soumettre à l’Assemblée mondiale de la Santé un projet de résolution sur la nécessité de mettre au point des médicaments sûrs et peu coûteux contre les maladies qui touchent principalement les populations les plus pauvres du monde. À l’origine, le […]
UN Meeting Adopts Draft Global Regime On Use Of Genetic Resources 03/02/2006 by Tove Iren S. Gerhardsen for Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment GRANADA, Spain – After intensive negotiations here this week, negotiators at a United Nations Convention on Biodiversity (CBD) conference adopted three draft documents recommending a new international regime for the use of genetic resources. The recommendations, if adopted by the signatory nations of the 1992 CBD, could enhance the rights of indigenous and local communities […]
Revised Biodiversity Draft Meets Strong Developed Country Opposition 02/02/2006 by Tove Iren S. Gerhardsen for Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment GRANADA, Spain — A revised draft proposal for an international regime governing the use of genetic resources presented here on 2 February at a Convention on Biological Diversity negotiating session is meeting with strong opposition from developed countries. The new draft includes a proposal from Brazil on the disclosure of origin of genetic material in […]
Top WIPO Copyright Official Promotes DRMs, Stresses Cooperation 02/02/2006 by William New, Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment ROME – The top official for copyright issues at the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) this week told a gathering of experts that standards are needed to protect content online, and stressed cooperation among institutions and others in the field. “Our work together is gaining increasing importance and increasing urgency,” said Rita Hayes, deputy director […]
Draft Of Global Regime On Genetic Resources Emerges At CBD 02/02/2006 by Tove Iren S. Gerhardsen for Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment GRANADA, Spain – A draft version of international regulations on the use of genetic resources has been put forward by the chairwoman of a United Nations conference here. The draft was welcomed by developing countries and a few developed countries but met with deep scepticism from many developed countries, the pharmaceutical industry, and some inter-governmental […]