Brazil’s statement at WIPO CDIP 33 emphasized AI’s transformative potential in IP while highlighting challenges like copyright violations and the need for fair remuneration. Advocating for global governance and legislative reforms, Brazil called on WIPO to ensure transparency, equity, and…

By Andres Izquierdo and Haddija Jawara The 33rd Session of the Committee on Development and Intellectual Property (CDIP) wrapped up last week, with discussions focusing on the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in intellectual property (IP) systems. One of…

By Andres Izquierdo and Katie McGee The 49th session of WIPO’s Intergovernmental Committee (IGC) concluded with strong debates and unresolved issues dominating the discussions related to the draft texts on traditional knowledge (TK) and traditional cultural expressions (TCEs). Despite efforts…