Analysis at the intersection of intellectual
property law and the public interest.
[Deuksin Kwon, Ha Young Lee, Joon Hyung Cho, and So Young Sohn] Abstract: In open patent pools (OPPs), members share their patents to each other. What gains do they expect by sharing patents? In this study, we analyze the effects of an OPP strategy on technological performance in terms of creating shared value (CSV). A panel regression was performed to
[Andrés Izquierdo] The last WIPO-SCCR/42 discussions focused on the African Group Work Plan proposal, the revised draft broadcasting treaty, and limitations and exceptions (L&Es) in favor of libraries, archives, museums, educational institutions, research institutions, and people with disabilities. The primary SCCR outcomes on L&Es enclosed approval of two points of the African Group Work Plan proposal, including future presentations on
The 43rd meeting of the World Intellectual Property Organization Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights will consider a Second Revised Draft Text for the WIPO Broadcasting Organizations Treaty (“Second Revised Draft”). A question that is likely to be posed is whether the text contains sufficient consensus to move toward a diplomatic conference. Considerable questions have been raised about the
In this, third video of PIJIP’S video series on the Right to Research in International Copyright Law, Dr. Sanya Samtani of the University of Pretoria discusses how access to knowledge in general and the right to research may be considered human rights in the context of international human rights instruments and the obligations of nation-states. Furthermore, she asserts that the
[Mike Palmedo] I have a new paper in the Journal of Globalization and Development. "Evaluating the Impact of Data Exclusivity on the Price of Pharmaceutical Imports" finds large increases in the price of imported medicines when the U.S.'s trading partners implement data exclusivity to meet FTA obligations. The full impact of data exclusivity laws took many years to become apparent
[Vitor Ido] A conference “A Right to Research in Africa? A Week of Debates on Copyright and Access to Knowledge” took place on 23-27 January 2023 at the University of Pretoria and the University of Cape Town, South Africa. The gathering of scholars, artists, librarians, researchers and government officials had the objective to discuss the evolution of copyright law and