Category Regional Policy

China Acts To Boost Patents On Publicly Funded Research

By Jia Hepeng for Intellectual Property Watch
BEIJING - In a renewed effort to boost innovation, China has decided to endow scientists with the patents on publicly funded research, but experts say systematic adjustment is needed if the incentive is to achieve its desired effect.

Patent And Copyright Reform Proposals Lead US IP Issues For 2008

By Dugie Standeford for Intellectual Property Watch
The year 2008 could be a turning point for intellectual property policy and law in the United States, with key patent, copyright and enforcement legislation pending, legal decisions unfolding, and high drama in the battle over content online. All of this comes in the context of a national presidential election late in the year.