LDCs Agree To Shorter Extension For TRIPS Implementation 29/11/2005 by Tove Iren S. Gerhardsen for Intellectual Property Watch 1 Comment Least-developed members of the World Trade Organization on 29 November agreed to extend the transition period for implementing the WTO agreement on intellectual property rights by seven and a half years, a reduction by half of their original request. In addition, least developed countries agreed not to roll back on their commitments, and to individual […]
WTO Draft Ministerial Text Urges Progress On TRIPS Issues 28/11/2005 by Tove Iren S. Gerhardsen for Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment The new draft text for the upcoming World Trade Organization ministerial in Hong Kong urges negotiators to intensify discussions of issues related to the WTO Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights. The 42-page draft is entitled the “Doha Work Programme,” reflecting the current round of WTO trade negotiations that began in Doha, Qatar, […]
Según un funcionario, Estados Unidos presiona a Rusia para que adopte normas restrictivas de propiedad intelectual 28/11/2005 by William New, Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment Rusia negocia su adhesión a la Organización Mundial del Comercio (OMC) al tiempo que entabla negociaciones bilaterales con los Estados Unidos sobre disposiciones que exceden las condiciones estipuladas en el acuerdo de la OMC sobre propiedad intelectual. Un alto funcionario ruso comentó el 20 de octubre que las dos negociaciones estaban entrelazadas. Según el principal […]
Négociations à l’OMC : les États-Unis poussent la Russie à adopter des clauses ADPIC plus restrictives 28/11/2005 by William New, Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment Tout en poursuivant le processus de son adhésion à l’Organisation mondiale du commerce (OMC), la Russie a engagé des négociations bilatérales avec les États-Unis qui vont au-delà de ce que prévoit l’Accord de l’OMC sur les droits de propriété intellectuelle. Le 20 octobre dernier, un haut représentant de la Russie a déclaré que ces deux […]
IP Experts Discuss Access To Pharmaceuticals In Developing Countries 27/11/2005 by William New, Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment Bern, Switzerland – A day-long conference of experts on health issues demonstrated the range of views in the debate on how developing countries should best address their public health needs through international policies. Dominique Sprumont of the University of Neuchâtel institut de droit de la santé, said the global push to arrange access to Tamiflu […]
TRIPS Council To Resume Talks On 29 November 25/11/2005 by Tove Iren S. Gerhardsen for Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment The World Trade Organization next week will reconvene a suspended meeting on unresolved intellectual property issues that sources say have moved little in the final weeks before the 13-18 December ministerial in Hong Kong. The 29 November meeting will consider agenda items related to the WTO Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) […]
No Progress On GI Register As Issue Moves To Higher Level 24/11/2005 by Tove Iren S. Gerhardsen for Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment The chairman of the World Trade Organization group that has discussed the proposal for a geographical indications register for wines and spirits said in a draft report that there has been no progress in the talks, and asked ministers for guidance on the mandate in order to find a solution at the December WTO ministerial […]
Chances Diminish For Solution On TRIPS And Public Health Before Hong Kong 22/11/2005 by Tove Iren S. Gerhardsen for Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment Key officials in Geneva indicate that World Trade Organization members are not likely to find a compromise on a permanent amendment to global trade rules in order to allow poor countries to import affordable medicines in time for the December WTO ministerial in Hong Kong. There is no formal deadline for items to be included […]
Questions liées au Conseil des ADPIC débattues en vue de la Conférence ministérielle de l’OMC 22/11/2005 by William New, Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment Peu de progrès ont été réalisés au cours des quatre jours de réunion du comité de l’Organisation mondiale du commerce (OMC) chargé des questions de propriété intellectuelle, mais de nombreuses questions sont restées ouvertes en vue de la Conférence ministérielle de l’OMC, qui se tiendra à Hong-Kong au mois de décembre. Le Conseil des aspects […]
Se debaten asuntos del Consejo de los ADPIC en camino a Hong Kong 20/11/2005 by William New, Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment [Note to readers: This is a translation of a story appearing in the November 2005 monthly edition. For those not requesting translated versions, please accept our apologies and disregard this or any others you may receive. We are working to resolve the distribution issue.] El comité de la Organización Mundial del Comercio (OMC) que se […]