IP-Watch Sample Editorial Calendar [Below is a sample of our typical annual editorial calendar] Each month will feature a general theme and a focus, or hot topic You can also download our 2016 editorial calendar here. IP Watch considers opinion pieces relating to our areas of coverage. For more information on guidelines and the submission process, click here. March Theme: Patents & Standards Setting Focus: IEEE Policy April Theme: Development and IP / Tech Transfer Focus: Local Innovation / Design Law Events: WIPO International on IP and Development; WIPO Committee on Development and IP May Theme: Public Health (Part 1) Focus: Pandemics/Outbreaks; Counterfeit Medicines; R&D for Neglected Diseases; Reform of WHO & Global Health Policy Creation & Management; Litigation in Pharma/Biotech & Evergreening Event: World Health Assembly June Theme: Public Health (Part 2) Focus: Pandemics/Outbreaks; Counterfeit Medicines; R&D for Neglected Diseases; Reform of WHO & Global Health Policy Creaon & Management; Litigation in Pharma/Biotech & Evergreening July Theme: Internet Governance & Copyright Focus: Surveillance & Privacy & Data Security Event: Internet Engineering Task Force Meeting August IP Watch is on Holiday September Theme: Global IP Cooperation Focus: PCT, UPC & IP5 Events: WIPO Advisory Committee on Enforcement; Annual WTO Public Forum October Theme: Innovation and International Trade Focus: US Presidential Election & Trade Secrets Events: WIPO General Assembly, LES Annual, and AIPLA November Theme: Genetic Resources & Traditional Knowledge Focus: Biotech & Biodiversity (Patentability & Patent Quality) Events: WIPO IGC December Theme: Trademarks & Brands Focus: Anti-Counterfeiting & Geographical Indications
