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[Delhi Network of Positive People] With the goal concluding the agreement by early April fast approaching, negotiations have now reached an intense phase with regular meetings to fast track its conclusion. The Indian Prime Minister has reportedly asked the Indian Commerce Minister to push the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion – in charge of […]
The following message was sent to infojustice from an observer in Chile who wishes to remain unidentified… On March 5, the Chilean Constitutional Court (CC) decided to review the constitutionality of the patent linkage bill currently being discussed in the Chilean Congress. This bill would set forth a non-merit based preliminary injunction only eligible for […]
Open Education Week is taking place from 11-15 March 2013 online and in locally hosted events around the world. The purpose of Open Education Week is to raise awareness of the open education movement and its impact on teaching and learning worldwide. Participation in all events and use of all resources is free and open […]
On March 1, the trade agreement negotiated among the European Union, Peru, and Colombia went into effect in the EU and Peru. The EC press office reports that Colombia is still in the process of ratifying the agreement, and is expected to complete ratification this year. The full text of the trade agreement is here […]
WTO members this week discussed a proposal by least developed countries (LDCs) to extend their transition period for implementing the organisation’s intellectual property rules, which is set to expire this July. Members at the 5-6 March meeting of the Council for Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) also debated a proposed New Zealand law […]
[Joint press release from Health Action International, Oxfam International, and Action Against AIDS Germany (PDF)] This week, from 4-6 March, the Prime Minister of Thailand and her negotiating team visit Brussels to meet with EU officials and officially launch negotiations on a new Free Trade agreement (FTA) between the EU and Thailand. Based on our […]