Intellectual Property And Access Can Co-Exist, US Rightsholders Say 09/10/2008 by Liza Porteus Viana, Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment By Liza Porteus Viana for Intellectual Property Watch WASHINGTON, DC – There is a growing backlash against intellectual property rights and international rules aimed at protecting innovation and ideas in certain parts of the globe, several pharmaceutical and other innovator companies said Wednesday. Not only does the protection of intellectual property need to be strengthened, […]
US Government Seeking IP Law Experts; Signs Work-Sharing Deals 08/10/2008 by Liza Porteus Viana, Intellectual Property Watch 1 Comment By Liza Porteus Viana for Intellectual Property Watch WASHINGTON, DC – Private patent law attorneys should answer a higher calling and serve in the United States government so that experienced, practiced experts may help steer the country’s patent system toward a better future, the chief judge of the US Court of Appeals for the Federal […]
Chaque camps revendique la victoire dans la bataille juridique sur le partage de musique en ligne 06/10/2008 by Catherine Saez, Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment Par Bruce Gain pour Intellectual Property Watch Après cinq années de lutte et plus de 30 000 procès, chacun des protagoniste de la bataille juridique engagée aux Etats-Unis concernant le partage de la musique en ligne estime avoir obtenu gain de cause. D’un côté, l’Association américaine des producteurs de disque (RIAA), qui représente les intérêts […]
Ambas partes se proclaman victoriosas en el litigio del intercambio de archivos en la industria discográfica estadounidense 06/10/2008 by Catherine Saez, Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment Por Bruce Gain para Intellectual Property Watch Después de cinco años y de más de 30.000 demandas judiciales, ambas partes de la batalla legal de la industria discográfica contra el intercambio ilegal de archivos en EE. UU. se adjudican la victoria. De un lado, la Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), que representa a EMI, […]
Key US Senators Warn Bush Administration On ACTA 03/10/2008 by William New, Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment By William New The leaders of the powerful United States Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday warned US trade negotiators to rein in the scope of negotiations on an international treaty against counterfeiting, and to make the process more transparent. At the same time, they chided the Bush administration for failing to support the senators’ legislative […]
ICANN Tries To Alleviate Concerns About Independence And Its Future 02/10/2008 by Monika Ermert for Intellectual Property Watch 1 Comment By Monika Ermert for Intellectual Property Watch In September 2009, the joint project agreement between the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) and the United States government comes to a close. Now the organisation responsible for coordinating the internet domain name, internet protocol address and protocol number systems is seeking to alleviate concerns […]
Economic Crisis Sends IP Owners (And Their Lawyers) Looking For Protection 02/10/2008 by Liza Porteus Viana, Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment By Liza Porteus Viana for Intellectual Property Watch NEW YORK – As the value of intellectual property increases in the innovation economy, an increasing number of IP owners are trying to guard their ideas and innovations through business-method patents, international trade agreements, biological patents and other forms of protection. But amid the economic crisis roiling the financial markets around the world and trickling down to Main Street, intellectual property owners often need to weigh the costs and benefits of protecting their IP assets through litigation. Many companies say it is hard-knock times like these that make protecting their intellectual property even more vital.
Global Access To Medicines Not Improved By TRIPS Waiver, Some Say 01/10/2008 by Catherine Saez, Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment A much-heralded 2003 waiver to World Trade Organization intellectual property rules aimed at helping poor countries receive needed medicines they cannot produce themselves has brought little if any help five years later, according to governments and public health advocates. The so-called “30 August 2003 Decision” allowing WTO members to use compulsory licences to produce and […]
Both Sides Claim Victory In US Music Industry File-Sharing Litigation 01/10/2008 by Bruce Gain for Intellectual Property Watch 1 Comment By Bruce Gain for Intellectual Property Watch Five years and over 30,000 lawsuits later, both sides in the music industry’s legal battle against illegal file-sharing in the United States claim they are prevailing.
US Congress Hastens Through Flurry Of IP Legislation Before Departure 01/10/2008 by Liza Porteus Viana, Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment By Liza Porteus Viana for Intellectual Property Watch In the waning days of this congressional session in the United States, US lawmakers are passing a flurry of intellectual property-related bills. One of the bills awaiting President Bush’s signature would create a position of a top intellectual property official in the White House. Another bill would […]