Cheikh Kane

Joined: 10/03/2010
Articles: 3

Africa, Copyright Policy, English, Europe, Features, Information and Communications Technology/ Broadcasting, IP Law, IP Policies, Themes, Trademarks/Geographical Indications/Domains, Traditional and Indigenous Knowledge, Venues, WIPO

FIFA, Vuvuzelas And Facebook: The Global Trophy Of IP Protection

In the run-up to the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup in South Africa, sometimes described as the biggest marketing event in the world, there have been a number of instances where FIFA and local businesses have conflicted over the use of terms to advertise their products.

English, IP-Watch Briefs

Double-Barrelled Databases: WIPO GOLD And USPTO-Google

Today two separate search engines for intellectual property rights were announced in Geneva and Washington, DC, both of which have the potential to significantly ease searches for patents, trademarks and other IP. The World Intellectual Property Organization on 1 June…

Access to Knowledge/ Education, Copyright Policy, Development, Enforcement, Features, Français, Information and Communications Technology/ Broadcasting, IP Policies, Technical Cooperation/ Technology Transfer, Themes, Venues, WIPO

Regards de deux cinéastes africains sur la créativité et le droit d’auteur

Sous l’égide de la Fédération Internationale des Associations de Producteurs de Films (FIAPF), deux cinéastes africains, invités au festival annuel genevois Black Movie, ont tenu à partager leurs idées sur le dynamisme du cinéma africain et la protection du droit d’auteur.