Book Explores Intersection Of Policymaking In IP, Biodiversity 19/04/2011 by Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment A new book published by GTZ, the German federal agency for international development, looks at the synergies between intellectual property rights and biodiversity, gathering analysis from Latin America, southern Africa and Asia experts.
Report Finds Internet Freedom Under Threat 19/04/2011 by Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment A newly released report on internet freedom found rising threats from cyberattacks, politically motivated censorship and government control even as the number of global online users continued to grow at explosive rates.
WHO Group Strikes Landmark Deal On Global Framework For Flu Pandemics 18/04/2011 by Catherine Saez, Intellectual Property Watch 7 Comments After a week of discussions, a good part of which centred around intellectual property issues, World Health Organization members agreed to a framework aimed at better addressing future influenza pandemics and facilitating vaccines access for developing country populations, with industry contributions.
New VP For US Chamber IP Center 18/04/2011 by William New, Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment The United States Chamber of Commerce Global Intellectual Property Center has announced the addition of an executive vice president, joining from the brand-name pharmaceutical industry.
Biodiversity, Climate Change Policy On Convergent Roads, Paper Says 18/04/2011 by Intellectual Property Watch 1 Comment Biodiversity and climate change issues are coming together under the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), according to a new working paper from the University of Edinburgh.
WHO Members Near Deal On Framework For Influenza Pandemics 15/04/2011 by Catherine Saez, Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment World Health Organization members trying this week to agree on elements of a framework for helping the world address the next influenza pandemic headed into the final night of the meeting in intensive negotiations. At press time, negotiations were focused on specifics of standard agreements for the transfer of genetic materials related to flu virus strains.
Special Report: World’s First IP Financial Exchange To Come Online This Year 15/04/2011 by Liza Porteus Viana, Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment The first financial marketplace for the trading of patent rights is scheduled to go online this year, and other countries are eyeing the United States’ progress with interest.
WTO Members Meet Monday On Geographical Indications Register 15/04/2011 by Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment World Trade Organization members will meet Monday and Tuesday to discuss an emerging draft text of an agreement that would establish a global register for wines and spirits geographical indications, products named after places with special characteristics, like Bordeaux wine. According to sources, the Special Session of the WTO Council on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual […]
Industry Lobbyist Is “Journalist” For Managing IP 15/04/2011 by William New, Intellectual Property Watch 4 Comments Patrick Ross, a former journalist who for the past three years was the executive director of the Copyright Alliance industry lobbying group in Washington, DC, has joined industry publication Managing IP as a reporter.
WIPO Hails 2 Millionth International Patent Application 15/04/2011 by Catherine Saez, Intellectual Property Watch 1 Comment In its slick new office building in Geneva, the World Intellectual Property Organization this week celebrated the 2 millionth patent filing under the Patent Cooperation Treaty, which it manages. In the foyer with white clad windows, a crowd was assembled to hear the praise of the international patent filing system.