US Patent Reform Stalls as Senate Negotiations Break Down 15/04/2008 by Dugie Standeford for Intellectual Property Watch 1 Comment By Dugie Standeford for Intellectual Property Watch United States Senate negotiations on sweeping reform of the patent system foundered late last week as ongoing disputes over key provisions – and possible squabbling over confirmation of federal judges – resulted in S 1145 being pulled from the floor schedule for the time being. “We are not […]
Protection intellectuelle et changements climatiques : vers de nouvelles règles ? 15/04/2008 by Catherine Saez, Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment Par David Cronin pour Intellectual Property Watch BRUXELLES – Un changement des règles applicables à la propriété intellectuelle peut être nécessaire pour favoriser l’utilisation des technologies permettant de répondre aux changements climatiques, selon la responsable de l’Office européen des brevets (OEB). Le mois prochain, l’OEB, forte de ces 34 pays membres, accueillera ce qu’elle présente […]
Presidenta de la OEP considera necesario revisar normas de PI para abordar cambio climático 14/04/2008 by Catherine Saez, Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment Por David Cronin para Intellectual Property Watch BRUSELAS- Podría ser necesario modificar las normas de propiedad intelectual a fin de facilitar el uso de tecnologías encaminadas a hacer frente al cambio climático, según sugirió la presidenta de la Oficina Europea de Patentes (OEP). El próximo mes, la OEP, que cuenta con 34 miembros, celebrará la […]
European Parliament Rejects Proposal to Make ISPs Shut Off Suspected Pirates 10/04/2008 by Dugie Standeford for Intellectual Property Watch 1 Comment By Dugie Standeford for Intellectual Property Watch The European Parliament on Thursday urged governments not to authorise shut-off of internet access in cases of suspected copyright piracy. The subject of the vote, an own-initiative report on promoting European cultural industries by French Socialist Parliament Member (MEP) Guy Bono, has stirred up a hornet’s nest of […]
EPO Head Sees Need To Review IP Rules For Climate Change 10/04/2008 by David Cronin for Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment By David Cronin for Intellectual Property Watch BRUSSELS – Changes to intellectual property rules may be needed to facilitate the use of technology aimed at addressing climate change, the head of the European Patent Office (EPO) has suggested. Next month, the 34-country EPO will host what it claims is the first major international conference to examine the patenting issues raised by global warming. Alison Brimelow, the EPO’s president, said the European Patent Forum in the Slovenian capital Ljubljana will give an opportunity to exchange ideas on whether the international system for regulating intellectual property should be modified.
D’après le responsable de propriété intellectuelle britannique, le système du droit d’auteur est en «conflit constant» 10/04/2008 by Catherine Saez, Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment Par Dugie Standeford pour Intellectual Property Watch Le système du droit d’auteur n’a pas encore trouvé son équilibre. Au contraire, il vit un «conflit constant» et sa nature fait l’objet d’incessants débats, a indiqué Ian Fletcher, le directeur général de l’Office britannique de propriété intellectuelle (United Kingdom IP Office – UKIPO), lors d’un séminaire sur […]
De nouveaux programmes nationaux font écho au traité de l’OMPI relatif aux brevets 09/04/2008 by Catherine Saez, Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment Liza Porteus Viana pour Intellectual Property Watch NEW YORK – En avril, l’Office japonais des brevets (Japanese Patent Office – JPO) lancera un nouveau programme, appelé « JP-First », dont l’objectif sera de communiquer aux principaux organismes de dépôt de brevets dans le monde, y compris dans certains pays en développement, les résultats de l’instruction […]
Directivo de PI del Reino Unido: el sistema de derecho de autor está en “constante conflicto” 09/04/2008 by Catherine Saez, Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment Por Dugie Standeford para Intellectual Property Watch El sistema de derecho de autor no tiene equilibrio y se encuentra en “constante conflicto”, ya que se debe deliberar permanentemente sobre su naturaleza, afirmó Ian Fletcher, Director General de la Oficina de Propiedad Intelectual del Reino Unido, en un seminario del Westminster eForum, llevado a cabo el […]
Seeking GI Protection For Feni, An Indian Brew With A Strong Whiff 09/04/2008 by Frederick Noronha for Intellectual Property Watch 3 Comments By Frederick Noronha for Intellectual Property Watch GOA, INDIA – Feni, liquor distilled from cashew apple, is a traditional drink from a small state. Centuries after it was first used in its native Goa, the alcohol is seeking to branch into new markets and attract more drinkers. Officials here believe the geographical indication route could […]
Nuevas iniciativas en el ámbito nacional reflejan tratado de la OMPI sobre patentes 09/04/2008 by Catherine Saez, Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment Por Liza Porteus Viana para Intellectual Property Watch NUEVA YORK- La Oficina Japonesa de Patentes (JPO) introducirá en abril una nueva política llamada JP-First, que tiene por objeto publicar los resultados de los exámenes de las solicitudes de patentes presentadas inicialmente ante la JPO para ser utilizados por las principales oficinas de patentes en todo […]