The WIPO Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights is meeting (not as usual) from 12 to 14:30(CET) everyday this week. Day 1 has not gone smoothly because of technological challenges and the Secretariat eventually decided to stop the meeting.… Continue Reading
In 2002, I presented a proposal for a sui generis right for traditional knowledge or access to genetic resources, that would be consistent with more competition and openness. The proposal was modeled after a 1998 EU Directive on Biotechnology, and… Continue Reading
On Wednesday, 4 February 2026, Knowledge Ecology International (KEI) delivered this constituency statement on behalf of KEI, Health Action International, Global Health Council, World Council of Churches, and Oxfam International: WHO’s work in health emergencies. Our joint statement focused on… Continue Reading
On Tuesday, 3 February 2026, Knowledge Ecology International (KEI) delivered the following statement on universal health coverage. KEI will make three points. 1. There is inequality in access to small molecule drugs, far more inequality in access to biologic drugs,… Continue Reading
Contracts that restrict patent filing or impose patent-licensing obligations This briefing note illustrates examples of contractual language from data-sharing agreements and material transfer agreements that limit patent filing or impose specific licensing terms. KEI Briefing Note 2025:4 Arianna Schouten December… Continue Reading
On Tuesday afternoon, 2 December 2025, Knowledge Ecology International made the following statement on copyright limitations and exceptions at the 47th session of the WIPO Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights. I wanted to comment first on the African… Continue Reading
Voting rights in treaties KEI Briefing Note 2024-9 November 27, 2024 Arianna Schouten, Thiru Balasubramaniam and James Love In 2024, several treaties were concluded or were being negotiated. Among the many issues debated were the articles and governance, including the… Continue Reading