The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in collaboration with Cornell University, INSEAD and a host of other partners recently released the 10th Edition of the Global Innovation Index. The Global Innovation Index 2017 ranks the innovation […]
In May, South Africa released the 2017 Copyright Amendment Bill for public comments. The Portfolio Committee on Trade and Industry invited interested individuals and stakeholders to submit written comments on the Copyright Amendment Bill [B13-2017]. The […]
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) recently released two new public resources on intellectual property and genetic resources, traditional knowledge and traditional cultural expressions, including the Organization’s first-ever practical guide specifically for indigenous peoples and local communities. […]
The peer-reviewed journal of Internet policy in Europe is seeking submissions of 6000-8000 words on topics of relevance to the regulation of digital communication technologies. The journal, which is edited in partnership between Alexander von […]
The National Assembly in Namibia recently passed the Access and Benefit Sharing and Associated Traditional Knowledge Bill. The bill which seeks to regulate the use of genetic resources and related traditional knowledge in the country. […]
China recently launched a website dedicated to monitoring copyright. The website, www.12426.cn, is managed by the Copyright Monitoring Center under the Copyright Society of China, providing identification, security monitoring, early warning and rights infringement solution […]
The Standards Organization of Nigeria recently carried out a raid seizing thousands of tyres recently smuggled into Nigeria. The Tyres were impounded following a tip-off and subsequent investigation. The tyres which were packed by squeezing […]
Today is World Intellectual Property Day! World Intellectual Property Day is celebrated on April 26 of every year to “raise awareness of how patents, copyright, trademarks and designs impact on daily life” and “to celebrate […]