On Wednesday, 8 December 2021, Knowledge Ecology International (KEI) delivered the following statement on patents and health at the 33rd session of the WIPO Standing Committee on the Law of Patents (SCP). 8 December 2021 We take note of WIPO’s… Continue Reading
On Monday, 6 December 2021, India delivered an opening statement on behalf of the Asia and Pacific Group (AGP). The Islamic Republic of Iran, Bangladesh, Singapore, Indonesia, United Arab Emirates, and the Republic of Korea are just a few of… Continue Reading
This is the statement the United States of America delivered on behalf of the US government at the WIPO General Assembly, on the work program for the Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights (SCCR) on Tuesday, 5 October 2021.… Continue Reading
On Tuesday, 5 October 2021, Knowledge Ecology International delivered the following statement on Agenda item 13, Report on the Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights (SCCR). Statement of Knowledge Ecology International – Agenda Item 13: Report on the Standing… Continue Reading
On Tuesday, 5 October 2021, Knowledge Ecology International delivered the following opening statement at the 2021 WIPO General Assembly. General Statement of Knowledge Ecology International – WIPO General Assembly 5 October 2021 The COVID pandemic illustrates flaws in the intellectual… Continue Reading
On Wednesday, 30 June 2021, Knowledge Ecology International delivered the following statement on copyright in the digital environment at WIPO’s 41st session of the Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights . SCCR 41 – KEI statement on copyright in… Continue Reading
On Tuesday, 29 June 2021, Knowledge Ecology International (KEI) delivered the following statement on copyright limitations and exceptions. SCCR 41 – KEI statement on limitations and exceptions Limitations and exceptions are important for individuals and society, particularly with regards to… Continue Reading
On Monday, 28 June 2021, Knowledge Ecology International (KEI) delivered the following statement on the proposed WIPO broadcasting treaty. SCCR 41 – KEI statement on broadcasting New measures to address signal theft are one thing. But granting durable post-fixation rights… Continue Reading
On Thursday, 10 December 2020, Tanyaradzwa Manhombo (Zimbabwe) delivered this statement on behalf of the African Group at WIPO’s 32nd session of the Standing Committee on the Law of Patents (SCP). This statement focused on patents and technology transfer. The… Continue Reading
UPDATE: On Friday, 27 November 2020, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) published document WO/CC/79/2, Appointment of Deputy Directors General and Assistant Directors General, in all six United Nations languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish) confirming the information… Continue Reading