Analysis at the intersection of intellectual
property law and the public interest.
Eleven nonprofit organizations and three professors have requested that the UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Health, “issue an urgent appeal” to the governments negotiating the Trans Pacific Partnership. The request alleges that the proposed intellectual property provisions “threaten and violate the rights of hundreds of millions of persons to the enjoyment of the […]
U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced that the number of seizures of infringing goods at the U.S. border increased 34% in 2010, though the overall value of goods seized dropped. “The average value for an IPR seizure dropped to $9,425 in FY 2010 from $17,566 in FY 2009. There […]
A report written by the Property Rights Alliance’s Hernando de Soto Fellow Kyle Jackson, and supported seven contributors and 67 “partner” organizations ranks 129 countries on property rights. The rankings are broken into sub-rankings for physical property rights, intellectual property rights, and the “legal and political environment” of each country. Author Mike Palmedo Mike Palmedo […]
IP ENFORCEMENT ROUNDUP IP Enforcement Coordinator Issues Recommendations to Congress, Including Wiretaps and Felony Sentences for Infringement IP Enforcement Coordinator Victoria Espinel has issued a white paper listing 20 legislative recommendations to Congress to strengthen IP enforcement. The paper recommends increasing prison sentences for the sale of counterfeiting drugs or products sold to military and […]
Michael Geist March 21, 2011 The Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage has released its report on CETA and ACTA. The report, which is based on hearings that featured Minister Peter van Loan, includes a notable recommendation with respect to ACTA implementation and future trade negotiations, including the ongoing Canada – European Union Trade Agreement discussions. […]
In advance of tbe President Obama’s trip to Brazil, USTR Ron Kirk and Brazilian Minister of External Relations Antonio de Aguiar Patriota signed an agreement establishing a “United States-Brazil Commission on Economic and Trade Relations.” The commission has a work plan that includes “intellectual property rights” without any further description. It will meet once a […]