Second Annual US IP Enforcement Report Shows Extensive Efforts At Home And Abroad 02/04/2012 by William New, Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment The second annual report of the Office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC) Victoria Espinel paints a picture of the United States’ multifaceted and ever-expanding war on IP infringement, at home and abroad.
Book Details IP Rights And Development 02/04/2012 by Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment Using on-the-ground research in Africa and the Netherlands, the authors of a recent book looked at the impact of intellectual property on agriculture and health in developing countries. The study made some surprise findings in relation to IP and development, such as IP-related obstacles to knowledge and technology transfer.
WHO / EU “Bad Medicine” Plans: Flaws, Coordination Gaps 02/04/2012 by Intellectual Property Watch 2 Comments The latest World Health Organization / European Union plans to counter the trade in counterfeit and substandard medicines aim to ensure that medicines in the developing world are safe. As such, though both plans appropriately address quality issues, they fall short of adequate coordination and collaboration with each other, and also present substantial flaws, Daniele Dionisio writes.
Novartis India Challenge Postponed To July 28/03/2012 by Intellectual Property Watch 2 Comments The Indian Supreme Court today postponed hearing the high-profile case involving Swiss pharmaceutical producer Novartis’ challenge of India’s patent law until July, according to sources.
European Parliament Rejects Referral Of ACTA To EU High Court 27/03/2012 by Monika Ermert for Intellectual Property Watch 2 Comments The Committee of International Trade of the European Parliament today voted against referring the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) to the European Court of Justice (ECJ).
US Supreme Court Reverses Myriad Decision Allowing Gene Patents 27/03/2012 by Intellectual Property Watch 1 Comment The United States Supreme Court yesterday threw out a high-profile case that had allowed a private company’s patents on two human genes associated with cancer.
New Chair For WTO GI Register Talks Seeks New Ideas 23/03/2012 by Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment With general instructions from the December ministerial to change tactics in negotiations, the new chair of World Trade Organization special sessions on creating a geographical indications register for wines and spirits is calling on members for ideas.
Global Fund Changes Continue As West Africa Team Leader Departs 23/03/2012 by William New, Intellectual Property Watch 1 Comment The head of the West Africa region for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria is the next in the line of departures under the organisation’s reforms. On the way out, he sent around a passionate farewell email calling for a dedication to values, and offering a small window on the wrenching transition taking place inside the international organisation.
WHO Head Urges Global Support For Australia In Fight Against Tobacco 22/03/2012 by William New, Intellectual Property Watch 1 Comment World Health Organization Director-General Margaret Chan has issued a call for global support of Australia in defending its “plain packaging” tobacco law against an onslaught of legal challenges from the tobacco industry. The industry has cited trademark concerns as a top issue.
UK Parliament Group Conducts Post-Hargreaves Inquiry Into IP Policy 22/03/2012 by Maricel Estavillo for Intellectual Property Watch 1 Comment The All-Party Parliamentary Intellectual Property Group in the United Kingdom is undertaking an inquiry into the government’s role in intellectual property (IP) promotion and protection, less than a year after the publication of an independent and comprehensive review on the UK’s IP system.