Book Analyses Moral Dimensions Of Intellectual Property Rights 12/05/2014 by Intellectual Property Watch 2 Comments A recent book, “The Moral Dimensions of Intellectual Property Rights,” by Seven Ang of the Nanyang Technological University of Singapore, explores the philosophical implications of moral terms included in IP rights statutes.
Book: Spark Employee Creativity Through Less Control Of Ideas 12/05/2014 by Joséphine De Ruyck for Intellectual Property Watch 3 Comments A new book argues that the conventional business approach to increasing control over employees and the talents they carry out actually stifles their creativity and inventiveness.
Re:publica 14: “Take Back The Net From Criminal Services” – And Develop A Business 10/05/2014 by Monika Ermert for Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment The fight for copyright reform has become a secondary issue, it seems, amidst calls to take back the internet from “evil” intelligence services at the 14th edition of re:publica, the mega-conference on all things digital that took place in Berlin last week.
Comparative Study Of National Approaches To Internet Intermediary Liability 09/05/2014 by Joséphine De Ruyck for Intellectual Property Watch 3 Comments The increasing influence and role of internet intermediaries over the past decade has led to a debate regarding their liability in relation to online infringement of copyright and related rights. A recent study analyses legal approaches adopted across both common law and civil law countries in order to pinpoint potential worldwide trends in these liability doctrines.
US Backs Call For Investigation Into Claims Against Gurry 09/05/2014 by William New, Intellectual Property Watch 1 Comment The United States mission in Geneva has issued a statement on the re-election of World Intellectual Property Organization Director General Francis Gurry, stressing governance issues and voicing strong support for an investigation into a complaint about alleged misconduct at WIPO.
WIPO Director Gurry Speaks On Naming New Cabinet, Future Of WIPO 08/05/2014 by Catherine Saez, Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment On the day of his re-election, 8 May, WIPO Director General Francis Gurry spoke briefly to Catherine Saez of Intellectual Property Watch on the process for selection of his senior management team and his vision for the future of the organisation.
Ecuador Signs Marrakesh Treaty On Copyright Exceptions For Visually Impaired 08/05/2014 by Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment Today at the World Intellectual Property Organization, Ecuador signed the Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired or Otherwise Print Disabled, which is administered by WIPO.
Members Agree Details Of Re-Appointment Of WIPO Director General 08/05/2014 by Catherine Saez, Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment The World Intellectual Property Organization General Assembly today approved the report of a working group tasked with drafting the conditions of re-appointment of the WIPO director general, who was re-elected today.
Gurry Re-Elected By Praiseful WIPO Membership; Some Ask For Transparent, Accountable Governance 08/05/2014 by Catherine Saez, Intellectual Property Watch 5 Comments Some five minutes is all it took this morning for the World Intellectual Property Organization General Assembly to re-elect Francis Gurry at the head of WIPO for the next six years. All delegations taking the floor congratulated the director general and underlined the achievements under his current mandate. However, the matter of allegations by one of the WIPO deputy directors general is being investigated.
Could The WIPO General Assembly Reject Francis Gurry’s Nomination? 07/05/2014 by William New, Intellectual Property Watch 7 Comments Tomorrow, World Intellectual Property Organization members decide whether to re-elect Francis Gurry as director general for another six years. The decision was complicated in recent weeks by detailed allegations of wrongdoing by Gurry put forward by Gurry’s deputy, raising questions about member states’ responsibility in investigating such claims.