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The New Copyright Directive: A tour d’horizon – Part I

On 17 May 2019 the official version of the new Directive (EU) 2019/790 on copyright and related rights in the Digital Single Market was published in the Official Journal of the EU (CDSM Directive). This marks the end of a controversial legislative process at EU level. It also marks the beginning of what will surely be a contentious process of national implementation. Indeed, the Polish government has already filed an action for annulment under Art. 263 TFEU, apparently focusing on the most problematic aspects of Article 17.

Exploring TRIPS Flexibilities implementation in Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia

On June 3-5, 2019 government officials, academia, patent attorneys and civil society from Ukraine, Moldova, and Georgia as well as from other Eastern Europe and Central Asia (EECA) countries gathered in Kiev, Ukraine to discuss intellectual property and access to medicines. The event was attended by more than 100 people from more than ten countries and became one of the most significant IP and A2M events ever convened in the region.

Summary of the report of the Canadian Industry, Science and Technology Committee

This post provides a run-through of the report of the Industry, Science and Technology Committee of the Canadian House of Commons, following its review of the Canadian Copyright Act. In total, the committee heard 263 witnesses, and received 192 submissions (and over 6000 e-mails, from both sides of the debate) in a discussion that has had echoes in many other parts of the world. IFLA was among the stakeholders contributing.