Year: 2026

Access to Genetic Resources & Traditional Knowledge, The Bellagio compulsory cross-licensing proposal for benefit sharing consistent with more competition and openness

Posted on by James Love

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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…

IGWG 5 – KEI Statement

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On Friday, 13 February 2026, Knowledge Ecology International (KEI) delivered the following statement during the afternoon session with Relevant Stakeholders, which took place at WHO headquarters from 17:00 CET. If benefit sharing is implemented through contracts, user registration is essential,…

Registration for Secondary Use Data Access under the European Health Data Space Regulation

Posted on by James Love

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Among issues dividing negotiators on the WHO Pandemic Agreement Annex on Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS) are conditions imposed to obtain access to information through the system. One issue that seems basic is whether researchers will have to register…

EB 158 – Constituency statement of Knowledge Ecology International, Health Action International, Global Health Council, World Council of Churches, and Oxfam International: WHO’s work in health emergencies

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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…

EB 158: KEI statement on universal health coverage

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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,…

KEI Request to testify, USTR’s 2026 Special 301 Review (Docket USTR-2025-0243)

Posted on by James Love

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KEI Comments and Notice of Intent to Testify Regarding 2026 Special 301 Review: Identification of Countries Under Section 182 of the Trade Act of 1974: Request for Public Comment (Docket USTR-2025-0243) KEI_2026 Special_301_Review_Request_to_Testify_and_Comment Introduction Knowledge Ecology International (KEI) submits the…

In Meril v. Edwards, the Court of Appeal (CoA) of the (European) Unified Patent Court held that permanent injunctions can be withheld when interests of patients are taken into account

Posted on by James Love

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In a November 25, 2025 decision in the case of