[Below is a sample of our typical annual editorial calendar]
Each month will feature a general theme and a focus, or hot topic
IP Watch considers opinion pieces relating to our areas of coverage. For more information on guidelines and the submission process, click here.
March
Theme: Patents & Standards Setting
Focus: IEEE Policy
April
Theme: Development and IP / Tech Transfer
Focus: Local Innovation / Design Law
Events: WIPO International on IP and Development; WIPO Committee on Development and IP
May
Theme: Public Health (Part 1)
Focus: Pandemics/Outbreaks; Counterfeit Medicines; R&D for Neglected Diseases; Reform of WHO & Global Health Policy Creation & Management; Litigation in Pharma/Biotech & Evergreening
Event: World Health Assembly
June
Theme: Public Health (Part 2)
Focus: Pandemics/Outbreaks; Counterfeit Medicines; R&D for Neglected Diseases; Reform of WHO & Global Health Policy Creaon & Management; Litigation in Pharma/Biotech & Evergreening
July
Theme: Internet Governance & Copyright Focus: Surveillance & Privacy & Data Security
Event: Internet Engineering Task Force Meeting
August
IP Watch is on Holiday
September
Theme: Global IP Cooperation
Focus: PCT, UPC & IP5
Events: WIPO Advisory Committee on Enforcement; Annual WTO Public Forum
October
Theme: Innovation and International Trade
Focus: US Presidential Election & Trade Secrets
Events: WIPO General Assembly, LES Annual, and AIPLA
November
Theme: Genetic Resources & Traditional Knowledge
Focus: Biotech & Biodiversity (Patentability & Patent Quality)
Events: WIPO IGC
December
Theme: Trademarks & Brands
Focus: Anti-Counterfeiting & Geographical Indications