South African Traditional Knowledge Protection Bill Amends IP Laws 19/02/2014 by Linda Daniels for Intellectual Property Watch 1 Comment The much-debated Intellectual Property Laws Amendment Bill in South Africa, aimed at boosting protection for traditional knowledge, was signed by President Jacob Zuma without much fanfare and promotion. What happens now?
3D Printing Will Cost The World USD100 Billion, Says Study 19/02/2014 by Julia Fraser for Intellectual Property Watch 1 Comment A recent report predicts the loss of at least $100 billion per year in intellectual property globally by 2018 as a result of 3D printing.
European Parliament Key Vote On Net Neutrality Laws – 24 February 19/02/2014 by Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment The European Parliament (EP) is scheduled to vote on 24 February on the draft Single Telecoms Package Regulation drafted by the Industry, Research and Energy Committee – on the future of neutral internet.
Seminar Shows Continued Divergence Among Nations On Regulating Internet 14/02/2014 by Maëli Astruc for Intellectual Property Watch 1 Comment It is generally considered that internet governance and cyber safety issues should be addressed in a multilateral way, but several points remain highly controversial, such as the adoption of rules and modifications of internet governance to be made. These issues were the subject of a panel at the UN Institute for Disarmament Research this week.
EU Commission Pushes Internationalisation Of Core Internet Infrastructure 12/02/2014 by Monika Ermert for Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment Over the revelations of mass surveillance of internet users and government officials, the topic of internet governance has risen to the mainstream political agenda. And a Communication on “Europe’s role in shaping the future of Internet Governance” passed by the European Commission today would put “Europe in the center of the debate,” EC Vice President Neelie Kroes said in a press conference in Brussels.
USTR Announces “Notorious” Markets For Counterfeiting, Piracy In 2013 12/02/2014 by William New, Intellectual Property Watch 2 Comments The Office of the United States Trade Representative today published its annual list of online and physical marketplaces worldwide that are most engaged in sales and trafficking of counterfeit and pirated goods.
Interviews With The Candidates For WIPO Director General 12/02/2014 by William New, Intellectual Property Watch 4 Comments Member states of the UN World Intellectual Property Organization, the global body for international IP policy issues, will vote on 6 March for the next WIPO director general for six years. Intellectual Property Watch asked the candidates four key questions. Here are their responses.
WIPO Director General Election: How It Works 03/02/2014 by William New, Intellectual Property Watch 2 Comments On 6 March, the United Nations World Intellectual Property Organization will hold its once-every-six-year election for a director general, a prized post in the multilateral system. Tomorrow (4 February), the candidates will face member states and take questions. Intellectual Property Watch explains the process.
African Union Backs WIPO DG Candidate Geoffrey Onyeama 03/02/2014 by Intellectual Property Watch 2 Comments The 54-member African Union last week declared its support for Geoffrey Onyeama as a candidate for director general of the World Intellectual Property Organization.
Move On Data Protection Or Fail On TTIP, EU Parliament Chair Says 02/02/2014 by Monika Ermert for Intellectual Property Watch 2 Comments At the Munich Security Conference a year ago, there was a considerable first push for the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP). Eight months after the start of official TTIP negotiations and with the Snowden revelations in between, the tone at the 50th edition of the high-level foreign policy event in Munich is somewhat changed.