WIPO IGC30: Questions remain on protection of genetic resources as hard decisions postponed until 2017
By Sophia Simon
US proposal to seek a “better understanding” of Switzerland’s implementation of the Nagoya Protocol receives chilly reception
*The author thanks Professor Marc Perlman (Brown University) for his comprehensive notes on the IGC deliberations of 3 June 2016.
2016: KEI comments on NIH proposal for exclusive licenses to Etubics Corporation
(More on government funded inventions here. Other KEI comments on NIH licenses are found here.) On May 19th, 2016 the NIH posted a notice on the Federal Register stating it is contemplating the grant of an exclusive license to Etubics… Continue Reading
2016: KEI comments on NIH proposal for exclusive licenses to IntelliPanel Medical, LLC
(More on government funded inventions here. Other KEI comments on NIH licenses are found here.) On May 19th, 2016 the NIH posted a notice on the Federal Register stating it is contemplating the grant of an exclusive license to IntelliPanel… Continue Reading
WIPO IGC30: Narrowing existing gaps relating to the protection of genetic resources?
By Sophia Simon
This week, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is convening the 30th session of the Intergovernmental Committee (IGC) on Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Folklore (GRTKF) from 30 May 2016 to 3 June 2016. The goal of this week’s session is to “[u]ndertake negotiations on [genetic resources] GRs with a focus on addressing unresolved issues” and to consider “options for a draft legal instrument.” The Committee is chaired by Ian Goss (Australia).
2016: KEI comments on NIH proposal for exclusive licenses to Lentigen Technology, Inc.
(More on government funded inventions here. Other KEI comments on NIH licenses are found here.) On May 18th, 2016 the NIH posted a notice on the Federal Register stating it is contemplating the grant of an exclusive license to Dimension… Continue Reading
WIPO IGC30: Clean and track-changed version of Facilitators’ text on Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources
In October 2015 the General Assembly of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) renewed the mandate of the the Intergovernmental Committee on Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Folklore (GRTKF):
HAI/KEI intervention at the WHA69 on the Framework of Engagement with Non-State Actors
The following is the intervention on behalf of Stichting Health Action International (HAI) at 69th World Health Assembly, Agenda Item 11.3 – Framework of engagement with non-State actors.
KEI worked with HAI on the statement, and the statement was delivered by Thiru Balasubramaniam
WHA69: Resolution WHA69.23 on CEWG follow-up charts course for WHO’s work on R&D
Saturday, 28 May 2016
WHA69: Resolution WHA69.23 on CEWG follow-up charts course for WHO’s work on R&D
WHO to Colombia Minister of Health: Unaffordable drug prices are a legitimate reason for issuing a compulsory license
For more information, contact:
(U.S.) Andrew Goldman, KEI: andrew.goldman@keionline.org or +1 (202) 332-2670
(Colombia) Andrea Carolina Reyes Rojas, Misión Salud: subdireccion@mision-salud.org
(Colombia) Dr. Francisco Rossi, IFARMA: francisco_rossi@hotmail.com
(More on Colombia here: /colombia)