EU Patent Court Launch Uncertain But Will Happen, Says Preparatory Committee Chief 13/10/2016 by Dugie Standeford for Intellectual Property Watch 1 Comment LONDON — Britain’s vote to leave the European Union is just another “speed bump” along the path to a European unified patent and patent court, the head of the committee tasked with preparing the way for the new system said during a lively session at the 13 October London IP Summit. Others aren’t so sure, since Brexit has raised many complex questions, not least of which is whether there is the political will in the UK or EU to move ahead.
German High Court Paves Way For Government To Sign CETA, Hands Down Conditions 13/10/2016 by Monika Ermert for Intellectual Property Watch 1 Comment The German Constitutional Court in a fast-track decision today rejected the granting of emergency injunctions against a German signature of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) of Europe with Canada.
WIPO General Assembly Agrees On Two New WIPO Offices; No Deal On Design Treaty 12/10/2016 by Catherine Saez, Intellectual Property Watch 1 Comment The somewhat puzzling suspense around which countries would be home to new country offices of the World Intellectual Property Organization was partially resolved as the annual WIPO General Assembly came to end yesterday after working till dawn on the bureaucratic issue. Only two candidates out of six could be agreed upon, both in Africa: Algeria and Nigeria. WIPO member states also agreed to amend the organisation’s oversight charter. But they had no luck on the decision to hold a high-level meeting to conclude a treaty on industrial designs.
Paediatric Cancer Drug Being Developed Entirely In The Open 12/10/2016 by Tatum Anderson for Intellectual Property Watch 2 Comments The term “Open” in science is all the rage these days.
WIPO Assembly Adopts Revisions For Stronger Oversight, Protection Of Whistleblowers 11/10/2016 by Catherine Saez, Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment After much negotiation, amendments to a World Intellectual Property Organization internal oversight mechanism were adopted today by the annual WIPO General Assembly. Under the amendments, investigating allegations of wrongdoing of high-ranking WIPO officials will be made more transparent and facilitate access to documents by WIPO member states in case of an investigation.
EPO Staff Seek WIPO-Style Disciplinary Guidelines As Reports Show High Levels Of Discontent 11/10/2016 by Dugie Standeford for Intellectual Property Watch 2 Comments With management-staff relations at the European Patent Office still spiralling downward, staff members are pressing the office’s governing council to consider adopting proposed disciplinary and investigation guidelines currently under discussion in the World Intellectual Property Organization.
Which “Brazil” Will Chair The Marrakesh Treaty Assembly? 11/10/2016 by Intellectual Property Watch 1 Comment The supposedly impossible happened: The Marrakesh Treaty entered into force on 30 September, three months after reaching the necessary minimum of 20 ratifications. By then, 22 countries had done so – two more did so during the Marrakesh Assembly.
Interview With Brazilian Culture Minister Marcelo Calero 10/10/2016 by William New and Alexandra Nightingale for Intellectual Property Watch 1 Comment At last week’s first-ever Assembly of the Marrakesh Treaty, Intellectual Property Watch caught up with the Assembly Chair, new Brazilian Culture Minister Marcelo Calero. He talked briefly about the importance of libraries and of implementing the Marrakesh Treaty.
WIPO Assembly: IP-Watch Tally Of Finished And Pending Items 10/10/2016 by Catherine Saez, Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment As the 2016 World Intellectual Property Organization General Assemblies near their close on 11 October, Intellectual Property Watch provides an update on what’s been agreed and what’s still outstanding among the key issues.
Online Brand Protection In One Convenient Step 10/10/2016 by Guest contributor for Intellectual Property Watch Leave a Comment Managing a brand and trademark portfolio is a demanding undertaking that can require expert precision to prevent unsavory characters and companies from stealing intellectual property. Tools are needed to help companies better manage their IP assets in a more expedient and comprehensive fashion, writes Mason Cole of Donuts.