Much-Anticipated UK Review Of IP Issued
A much-anticipated review of intellectual property and growth by United Kingdom Prof. Ian Hargreaves was issued today.
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Patent Licensing Experts Share Lessons Learned In Making Deals
NEW YORK - Experts at a recent conference on licensing revealed some of the behind the scenes thinking within industry on how to do great deals and keep from getting burned.
EU Makes Push To Facilitate Geographical Indications In ACP Countries
A European Union-backed project organised a conference at the World Trade Organization last week to rally Africa to the cause of geographical indications.
Challenge To Apple’s EU Trademark On ‘App Store’
Several large technology companies such as Microsoft and Sony Ericsson have filed applications at the European Trademark Office seeking to invalidate Apple’s obtained rights to the trademarks ‘App Store’ and ‘Appstore.’
New EU-Industry Agreement Against Counterfeits
The European Commission recently signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at boosting cooperation between rights holders and internet platforms in the fight against counterfeit products sold online.
Brazil’s Copyright Reform: Are We All Josef K.?
Discussions are heating up as never before on Brazil's copyright reform, and controversies involving the new administration as well as the collecting society (ECAD)'s alleged wrongdoings are jeopardising the last eight years of Lula's administration, according to an updated timeline and analysis by Pedro Paranaguá.
Thorny Issues Remain In EU-India Trade Talks
According to European Trade Commissioner Karel de Gucht, there are still thorny issues on the table in the ongoing EU-India free trade agreement talks, including intellectual property issues.
Developing Countries Need Help To Get Research Results Patented, IP Proponent Says
Developing countries are not taking advantage of discoveries made by their scientists and researchers because they lack an appropriate intellectual property infrastructure and expertise, according to a long-time United States proponent of IP rights speaking in Geneva last week. He called for development funds to be redirected to address these shortcomings rather than only supporting IP enforcement initiatives.
US Senator Introduces ‘Do-Not-Track’ Legislation
The chairman of the United States Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation has announced he will introduce legislation that would allow consumers to control the collection and use of their personal information by online companies. The bill would include the possibility of enforcement action against non-complying companies.
US Gets Threatening Over ICANN’s New Internet Domain Plan
US Assistant Secretary for Commerce Larry Strickling said yesterday the Obama administration expects all issues to be resolved before the internet is opened to a large number of new top-level domains. And he hinted that the US might reconsider the special role of the internet coordination body if it does not comply.
USPTO Director Kappos Outlines A Pro-Active, Value-Driven Patent Office
NEW YORK – The United States Patent and Trademark Office is operating at a “higher level” these days, trying to look beyond patent numbers to patent quality and value, USPTO Director David Kappos told a group of licensing executives yesterday.
Trading’s End: Is ACTA The Leading Edge Of A Protectionist Wave?
Government policymakers are stalling on trade liberalization while erecting new nontransparent trade barriers, writes Frederick Abbott.