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O papel da sociedade civil na implementação das flexibilidades do Acordo TRIPS

Quando o acordo sobre propriedade intelectual foi adotado pela Organização Mundial do Comércio (OMC), foram incluídas algumas flexibilidades, principalmente para dar aos países em desenvolvimento um espaço político para implementar o acordo levando em consideração preocupações com o desenvolvimento. No entanto, alguns países, devido à falta de conscientização ou por pressões políticas e econômica, não utilizaram plenamente essas flexibilidades e enfrentam dificuldades para atender às suas necessidades de saúde pública, o que alguns associam a essa incapacidade de usar as flexibilidades. A sociedade civil tem desenvolvido esforços importantes para conter tais pressões e conscientizar os formuladores de políticas no sentido de garantir mais acesso aos medicamentos.

A Look At Honduras’ Appeal In WTO Ruling On Tobacco Plain Packaging

In an appeal of a recent World Trade Organization dispute panel ruling, Honduras detailed a list of alternate interpretations of the decision to uphold Australia’s tobacco plain packaging measures. Honduras called on the WTO Appellate Body to “reverse the Panel’s findings and conclusions,” claiming that the ruling was “not the result of an objective assessment of the matter.”

Counter-Measures – How Startups Can Fight Pirates Without Burning Cash

Patent litigation can drain capital during the crucial first few months of launching new technology, a particular problem in the capital-intensive hardware space. Companies need to find creative ways to go after patent thieves without stifling growth or ceding market share, writes Michael A. Nicolas.

Report – Patent Abuse A Leading Cause Of High Drug Prices In US

Pharmaceutical companies have created an “untenable” situation by engaging in exploitative patenting practices to extend monopolies, increasing drug prices and delaying competition from more affordable generics, according to a new NGO report analysing drug prices.

Special Report: CBD Advisory Bodies Make Recommendations On Sequence Data, Global Mechanism, Implementation

The UN Convention on Biological Diversity advisory bodies met last month to consider issues in preparation of the high-level Conference of the Parties later this year in Egypt. Among the topics were how to deal with genetic resources DNA information under the CBD protocol on access and benefit-sharing (Nagoya Protocol). Another was concerns met by countries implementing the protocol, in particular developing countries, and the need for capacity building.

US Considers Upping Stakes Again In Trade Dispute With China Over IP, Tech Transfer

The Trump administration today announced it is considering raising its proposed tariffs from 10 to 25 percent on $200 billion worth of Chinese imports. The move is another in an attempt to get China to change the way it treats US companies including by alleging forcing transfer of technology and intellectual property.

Updated WIPO Guide On Alternative Dispute Resolution A Tool For IP Offices

The World Intellectual Property Organization Arbitration and Mediation Center has released an updated guide providing an overview of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) processes for intellectual property disputes. The guide provides instructions on how to use the ADR process that has helped resolve tens of thousands of legal disputes outside of the courts.

New EPO Chief Outlines Priorities With Global Focus; Staff Wary But Hopeful

Antonio Campinos, whose term as president of the European Patent Office began on 1 July, has said he wants to focus on the effectiveness of the organisation, greater global cooperation and “staff engagement.”

Negotiations On UN Tuberculosis Declaration Still Open, Reports Say

Negotiations for a United Nations declaration on ending tuberculosis had drawn to a close earlier this week, with the United States seeming to succeed on a hardline position to keep mention of intellectual property rights and affordability of medicines out of the text. But nongovernmental reports say the draft has not been accepted by all members and that negotiations will have to be reopened.