Libraries Issue Report On Global Information Environment
The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) has issued a report analysing emerging trends in today's global information environment.
Intellectual Property Watch
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Alessandro Marongiu
WIPO Director Calls For “Re-Thinking” Intellectual Property
World Intellectual Property Organization Director General Francis Gurry last week issued a call for a redefinition of the functions of the IP system in the context of a fast-changing and globalised world.
Library Group Publishes User Guide To WIPO Marrakesh Treaty
The Library Copyright Alliance (LCA) has released a user guide to the recently adopted “Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired, or Otherwise Print Disabled.” LCA is an organisation representing three major North American library associations.
US Watchdog Weighs Role Of Non-Practising Entities In Patent Litigation
In an attempt to clarify the role of non-practising entities in patent infringement lawsuits, the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) yesterday released a new report highlighting major trends in patent litigation activities in the US.
WHO Report Calls For Research To Achieve Universal Health Coverage
The World Health Organization last week released a new report highlighting how global and local research can help design a system for universal health coverage tailored to each country’s specific needs.
Copyright Groups Question Fair Use In Australian Copyright Reform
Among hundreds of comments in the context of an ongoing Australian inquiry on copyright exceptions in the digital economy, organisations representing the interests of creative industries cast doubt on the inclusion of a fair use exception in Australian copyright law.
US Justice Department Proposes Remedy In E-Books Case
The United States Department of Justice (USDOJ) today announced its remedy proposal to address Apple’s anticompetitive conduct to raise e-book prices. The proposal follows a July decision by the US District Court for the Southern District of New York finding that Apple conspired with five major publishers to fix the prices of e-books in the United States.
Report Seeks To Advance Discussions On Shared Traditional Knowledge
A new report from the International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development (ICTSD) proposes solutions to advancing the global debate on the protection of traditional knowledge shared among different indigenous communities.