Promotion: Upcoming Courses And Events Provide Insights Into IP 11/06/2012 by Intellectual Property Watch, Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment Informa has announced a range of upcoming events and courses on the essential aspects of intellectual property and technology of interest to Intellectual Property Watch readers. Here is the list: Events: IP Dispute Resolution – 28 – 29 June 2012, Grange City Hotel, London, UK European Trademarks 2012 – 3rd July 2012, Grange City Hotel, London, UK Protecting Corporate Information – 5th July 2012, One Drummond Gate, London, UK IT Law Summer School 2012 – 30 July – 3 August 2012, Downing College, Cambridge, UK IP Summer School – 13 – 17 August 2012, Downing College, Cambridge, UK Distance Learning Courses: Computer and Communications Law LLM, PgDip – from Queen Mary, University of London UK, EU & US Copyright Law LLM, PgDip – from King’s College London
EU Negotiators Tentatively Agree On Plan For Orphan Works 09/06/2012 by Dugie Standeford for Intellectual Property Watch 2 Comments European Union institutions this week informally agreed on how to handle “orphan works” – those whose creators cannot be found. The proposed new directive is the first legislation to come out of the European Commission (EC) intellectual property rights strategy adopted in May 2011, Internal Market and Services Commissioner Michel Barnier said on 6 June.
Anti-ACTA Protests Expected In Two Dozen Countries; Parliament Opposition Rises 08/06/2012 by Monika Ermert for Intellectual Property Watch 1 Comment All seems to come down to the numbers on the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement: how many protesters will turn up at the ACTA Action Day in Europe tomorrow and how many members of the European Parliament (EP) will vote for it in plenary on 3 July. Without the EP agreement, ACTA will fail, at least in Europe, observers say.
On Eve Of Protests: Watch ACTA Debate With Key Parliament Members 08/06/2012 by Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment On the eve of the 9 June Europe-wide protests against the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA), journalist Jennifer Baker of IDG met with Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) Christian Engström (Pirate Party) & Niccolo Rinaldi (ALDE) to discuss the current state of affairs with regard to the ACTA. Watch the video.
Upcoming Event: 5th Product And Pipeline Enhancement For Generics 06/06/2012 by Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment A conference entitled the “5th Product and Pipeline Enhancement for Generics” to be held in Washington, DC on 17-19 July will feature industry leaders in the generic, branded pharmaceutical and API industries. Issues covered will include current and upcoming changes in regulations and the market, innovation in drug pipeline, portfolio management and business development, intellectual property protection and biosimilars.
IP5 Patent Offices Strengthen Joint Work 06/06/2012 by Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment The heads of the world’s five largest intellectual property offices, who refer to themselves as the IP5, met today to discuss further efforts to improve quality and efficiency in patent examination, and harmonise patent systems. Joining them were industry representatives from each of the regions.
Discussion On Counterfeits With A Flavour Of Rum At WTO TRIPS Council 06/06/2012 by Catherine Saez, Intellectual Property Watch 1 Comment Intellectual property enforcement was discussed at yesterday’s session of the World Trade Organization council on IP-related issues in two different contexts, both involving the United States. Cuba complained about the US failure to comply with a 10-year-old ruling on a Cuban rum brand name, and the US added an agenda item on enforcement against counterfeit goods, both of which created some stir.
ITU: More Transparency On World Conference On Telecommunications? 04/06/2012 by Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment The UN International Telecommunication Union (ITU) today announced it would start publishing briefing papers on the issues surrounding the revision of the International Telecommunication Regulations (ITR) and explain the “processes as well participation rights and opportunities to comment.”
European Nuclear Lab CERN Launches New “Easy IP” Plan 04/06/2012 by William New, Intellectual Property Watch 2 Comments Does the idea of a multifunctional, versatile position-sensitive detector for measuring characteristics of a beam of particles spark ideas for useful products of benefit to society and the economy? If so, then CERN has just the thing for you. In an attempt to boost the utility of its research, the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), the Geneva-based intergovernmental laboratory, today announced a plan to offer its patented technologies for licence royalty-free in order to promote innovation.
Asian Governments Plan To Better Use TRIPS Flexibilities For Health 01/06/2012 by William New, Intellectual Property Watch 2 Comments International trade rules related to intellectual property rights enshrine the notion that there may be cases where exceptions to IP rights are needed by governments, such as sovereign decisions on a nation’s public health. Using those flexibilities could save millions of lives but may mean taking a tough stance in free trade negotiations with bigger trading partners, concluded a meeting of Asian stakeholders this week.