Category Latin America/Caribbean

Biodiversity/Genetic Resources/Biotech, English, Features, Inside Views, IP Policies, Language, Latin America/Caribbean, Regional Policy, Themes, Trademarks/Geographical Indications/Domains, Traditional and Indigenous Knowledge

The Legal Implications Of Medicinal Marijuana As A Geographical Indication For Jamaica

Although there are ongoing negotiations to revise the Lisbon Agreement for the international recognition of GIs, there is currently no uniform reciprocal legal recognition for non-wine and spirit GIs in international jurisdictions. Jamaica’s Cannabis (hereafter marijuana), is identified by its government as one of the country’s products which is domestically GI registrable, writes Marsha Cadogan.

Access to Knowledge/ Education, Biodiversity/Genetic Resources/Biotech, Copyright Policy, Development, English, Features, Innovation/ R&D, IP Policies, Language, Latin America/Caribbean, Paid Content, Patents/Designs/Trade Secrets, Themes, Trademarks/Geographical Indications/Domains, Traditional and Indigenous Knowledge

ANEPI IP News: Tres Cerveceros Y Una Marca (Three Brewers And A Brand)

Intellectual Property Watch
09/02/2015

Access to Knowledge/ Education, Copyright Policy, Development, English, Español, Features, Innovation/ R&D, IP Policies, Language, Latin America/Caribbean, Paid Content, Patents/Designs/Trade Secrets, Technical Cooperation/ Technology Transfer, Themes, Trademarks/Geographical Indications/Domains

The Latest News In Intellectual Property From ANEPI Ecuador

Intellectual Property Watch
02/02/2015

Access to Knowledge/ Education, Copyright Policy, English, Español, Features, Innovation/ R&D, IP Policies, Language, Latin America/Caribbean, Paid Content, Patents/Designs/Trade Secrets, Themes, Trademarks/Geographical Indications/Domains

The Latest News In Intellectual Property From ANEPI Ecuador

Intellectual Property Watch
24/01/2015

Access to Knowledge/ Education, Bilateral/Regional Negotiations, Biodiversity/Genetic Resources/Biotech, Copyright Policy, Development, English, Español, Features, IP Policies, Language, Latin America/Caribbean, Paid Content, Patents/Designs/Trade Secrets, Themes, Trademarks/Geographical Indications/Domains, Traditional and Indigenous Knowledge, Venues, WIPO, WTO/TRIPS

The Latest News In Intellectual Property From ANEPI Ecuador

Welcome to (ANEPI), the first Intellectual Property News Agency of Ecuador. The Agencia de Noticias Especializada en Propiedad Intelectual (ANEPI) publishes news, analysis, interviews, feature articles, a weekly update and more on Ecuador and the region, at http://www.anepi.ec. Articles are primarily in Spanish with some translation. Below is the list of the week's stories on ANEPI, including in English: "Latin America, Patents, Innovation and Brands within the Intellectual Property System."

Bienvenido a (ANEPI), La Primera Agencia de Noticias de Propiedad Intelectual del Ecuador: Síguenos http://www.anepi.ec/ANEPIEcuador

Bilateral/Regional Negotiations, Copyright Policy, Development, English, Features, Finance, Inside Views, IP Policies, Language, Latin America/Caribbean, Patents/Designs/Trade Secrets, Technical Cooperation/ Technology Transfer, Themes, Trademarks/Geographical Indications/Domains, Venues

CARICOM, Trans-Pacific Partnership, And IP Law & Policy: What Next?

The year 2015 has dawned as usual with the fanfare of greater things to come. Caribbean projects are in the pipeline, along with activities to enhance competitiveness and many gallant efforts by well- meaning non-governmental and International organizations. The research has shown, however, that without the impetus of effort that originates from amongst the local innovators, there is no real change and no great advancement.

Intellectual Property Watch
13/01/2015

Copyright Policy, Development, Enforcement, English, Español, Features, Innovation/ R&D, IP Policies, Language, Latin America/Caribbean, Paid Content, Patents/Designs/Trade Secrets, Themes, Trademarks/Geographical Indications/Domains, Venues, WIPO

The Latest News In Intellectual Property From ANEPI Ecuador

Welcome to (ANEPI), the first Intellectual Property News Agency of Ecuador. The Agencia de Noticias Especializada en Propiedad Intelectual (ANEPI) publishes news, analysis, interviews, feature articles, a weekly update and more on Ecuador and the region, at http://www.anepi.ec. Articles are primarily in Spanish with some translation. Below is the list of the week's stories on ANEPI. This week includes a report in English from the WIPO copyright committee. Bienvenido a (ANEPI), La Primera Agencia de Noticias de Propiedad Intelectual del Ecuador: Síguenos http://www.anepi.ec/ANEPIEcuador

Intellectual Property Watch
08/01/2015

Biodiversity/Genetic Resources/Biotech, Copyright Policy, Development, English, Español, Features, Innovation/ R&D, IP Policies, Language, Latin America/Caribbean, Paid Content, Patents/Designs/Trade Secrets, Themes, Trademarks/Geographical Indications/Domains

The Latest News In Intellectual Property From ANEPI Ecuador

Intellectual Property Watch
22/12/2014

Access to Knowledge/ Education, Copyright Policy, Development, English, Español, Features, IP Policies, Language, Latin America/Caribbean, Paid Content, Patents/Designs/Trade Secrets, Technical Cooperation/ Technology Transfer, Themes, Trademarks/Geographical Indications/Domains

The Latest News In Intellectual Property From ANEPI Ecuador

Welcome to (ANEPI), the first Intellectual Property News Agency of Ecuador. The Agencia de Noticias Especializada en Propiedad Intelectual (ANEPI) publishes news, analysis, interviews, feature articles, a weekly update and more on Ecuador and the region, at http://www.anepi.ec. Articles are primarily in Spanish with some translation. Below is the list of the week's stories on ANEPI. Bienvenido a (ANEPI), La Primera Agencia de Noticias de Propiedad Intelectual del Ecuador: Síguenos http://www.anepi.ec/ANEPIEcuador

Intellectual Property Watch
15/12/2014

Africa, Asia/Pacific, English, Finance, Health & IP, Human Rights, Innovation/ R&D, IP Policies, Language, Latin America/Caribbean, Patents/Designs/Trade Secrets, Technical Cooperation/ Technology Transfer, Themes, Venues, WIPO

WIPO Seminar: For Access To Hepatitis C Treatments, Look At HIV Lessons

A seminar on innovation and access to medicine last week examined the issue of access to hepatitis C treatment, looking at the HIV/AIDS path. Voluntary licences, such as the one entered by Gilead for its hepatitis drugs, have been applauded but such licences often do not cover middle-income countries, which are home to the bulk of hepatitis C patients, and whose poor populations remain unable to access treatment.