China Acts To Boost Patents On Publicly Funded Research 16/01/2008 by Jia Hepeng for Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment By Jia Hepeng for Intellectual Property Watch BEIJING – In a renewed effort to boost innovation, China has decided to endow scientists with the patents on publicly funded research, but experts say systematic adjustment is needed if the incentive is to achieve its desired effect.
Patent And Copyright Reform Proposals Lead US IP Issues For 2008 16/01/2008 by Dugie Standeford for Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment By Dugie Standeford for Intellectual Property Watch The year 2008 could be a turning point for intellectual property policy and law in the United States, with key patent, copyright and enforcement legislation pending, legal decisions unfolding, and high drama in the battle over content online. All of this comes in the context of a national presidential election late in the year.
Contenido en línea y reforma del sistema de patentes son temas clave para Europa en 2008 14/01/2008 by Catherine Saez, Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment Por Dugie Standeford para Intellectual Property Watch Las cuestiones de derechos de autor ocupan un lugar central este año a medida que se intensifica el debate en la Unión Europea sobre la responsabilidad de los proveedores de servicios de Internet (PSI) por la piratería en línea. Adicionalmente, la propuesta de un sistema europeo de litigios […]
Les contenus en ligne et la réforme des brevets seront des questions décisives pour l’Europe en 2008 14/01/2008 by Catherine Saez, Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment Dugie Standeford, pour Intellectual Property Watch Cette année, avec l’intensification des débats au sein de l’Union européenne (UE) concernant la responsabilité des fournisseurs de services Internet (FSI) en cas de piratage en ligne, les questions liées au droit d’auteur sont sur le devant de la scène. En outre, le projet d’accord sur le règlement des […]
Disparités constatées quant à l’application de l’Accord sur les ADPIC dans les pays en développement 08/01/2008 by Catherine Saez, Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment Catherine Saez Lors d’un évènement récemment organisé par le Centre Sud, certains intervenants ont souligné l’existence de disparités importantes quant à l’application de l’Accord de l’Organisation mondiale du commerce sur les aspects des droits de propriété intellectuelle qui touchent au commerce (Accord sur les ADPIC) dans les pays en développement. Des différences ont également été […]
Diferencias en la aplicacion del Acuerdo sobre los ADPIC por parte de países en desarrollo 22/12/2007 by William New, Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment Por Catherine Saez Según los oradores en un reciente evento organizado por el Centro del Sur, existen diferencias significativas en la aplicación por parte de países en desarrollo del Acuerdo sobre los Aspectos de los Derechos de la Propiedad Intelectual relacionados con el Comercio (ADPIC) de la Organización Mundial del Comercio y del uso de […]
New Year Brings Prospect Of New WIPO Leader, Budget Agreement 21/12/2007 by William New, Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment By William New [Note: Informal DG candidates listed below] The campaign season has begun to fill the top seat at the World Intellectual Property Organization, which is being vacated in 2008, one year early. At the same time, WIPO members have been debating over how and when to try again to end a stalemate over […]
USPTO Deputy Director’s Qualifications Backed; Lawsuit Could Return 20/12/2007 by William New, Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment By Steven Seidenberg for Intellectual Property Watch It was a victory for the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), but it may be short-lived. On 7 December, a US federal court threw out a lawsuit that challenged Margaret Peterlin’s appointment as deputy director of the USPTO. Four inventors and patent attorneys had alleged that Peterlin […]
WIPO Consults On Protecting Traditional Knowledge, Genetic Resources 19/12/2007 by Catherine Saez, Intellectual Property Watch 3 Comments By Catherine Saez How best to protect traditional knowledge, traditional cultural expressions and genetic resources against misappropriation and misuse was the main theme of a recent community consultation in the form of a roundtable organised by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). The WIPO event on 10-12 December came in response to “the strong level […]
WTO Members Continue Debate On Geographical Indications Register 17/12/2007 by William New, Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment By William New Members of the World Trade Organization on Friday continued a longstanding debate over the creation of a register for geographical indications (GIs), products whose names derive from places. Debate centred on a recent compromise proposal from European countries driving the effort to establish the register, who received new support from countries seeking […]