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We still need a vaccine patent waiver, but not the one on offer at the World Trade Organization meeting

In mid-June, the World Trade Organization (WTO) will meet to finish negotiations to waive certain sections of the agreement on Trade Related Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS). However, it is not the TRIPS waiver originally proposed 18 months ago by member states South Africa and India, which would have allowed countries…

The Conversation

Was Warhol's Prince portrait fair use?

Warhol v. Goldsmith is going to the Supreme Court for review. The case could have a major impact on copyright

Salon

NGOs protest Commerce Ministry inaction on WTO COVID-19 vaccine proposal

They write to Prime Minister asking him to renegotiate the draft proposal to waive intellectual property rights on vaccines and highlight the need for active engagement to improve it

The Hindu

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A music concert with tribespeople, and so much more

Fest grew out of an idea to archive songs of tribal people and help them acquire intellectual property rights

The Hindu

AppTech Shares Gain As It Closes Acquisition Of Hothand

AppTech Payments Corp (NASDAQ:APCX) announced the closing of its acquisition of Hothand Inc. AppTech now owns Hothand's portfolio of twelve patents focused on delivering, purchasing, or requesting any products or services within specific geolocation and time parameters provided by a consumer's cell phone anywhere in the U.S. Hothand is a patent-holding company that…

Benzinga

NGOs urge Biden to push for changes to WTO's COVID waiver text

Oxfam America, Partners in Health and other civil society groups urged U.S. President Joe Biden to press for changes in a draft agreement on waiving intellectual property rights for COVID-19 vaccines, underscoring divisions over the current text.

Reuters

Mirum Pharma Acquires Its Licensing Partner In Cash and Stock

Mirum Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:MIRM) has acquired Satiogen Pharmaceuticals Inc in a cash and stock deal. The deal consideration includes 841,792 shares, 199,993 of which are subject to the achievement of a milestone, and approximately $2.8 million in cash. Mirum will wholly own the Satiogen subsidiary, which will receive a 2% royalty. Satiogen was an…

Benzinga

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AgriFORCE Completes Acquisition Of Intellectual Property From Manna Nutritional

AgriFORCE Growing Systems Ltd (NASDAQ:AGRI) has completed the previously announced acquisition of the intellectual property (IP) of Manna Nutritional Group (MNG). The IP encompasses patent-pending technologies to naturally process and convert grain, pulses, and root vegetables, resulting in low-starch, low-sugar, high-protein, fiber-rich baking flour products. The core process is covered under a pending patent application…

Benzinga

Australia risks relying on Pfizer and Moderna for its COVID vaccines. 3 ways to break free

The rapid development and deployment of COVID vaccines has been one of the greatest achievements of the pandemic.

The Conversation

Dr. Seuss working with bankers on value of lucrative IP

This is one of the most prized collections of intellectual property in the world.

Axios

Affordable Covid drugs kept out of reach by sluggish WTO

Analysis: EU and US pharma giants’ intellectual property rights stop poorer countries accessing vital medication – despite WTO claims of progress

The Guardian - UK

WTO meeting on COVID vaccine rights waiver went 'very well' -chair

The first World Trade Organization meeting to discuss a draft agreement to temporarily waive intellectual property rights for COVID-19 vaccines went "very well", its chair said on Friday, although some members voiced reservations.

Reuters

Main negotiators reach 'outcome' on COVID vaccine IP waiver

The four main parties to negotiations on an intellectual property waiver for COVID-19 vaccines have prepared an "outcome document" for approval by the broader membership, the WTO said on Tuesday, with its chief hoping for a final deal by June.

Reuters

Yamaha Applies For XSR GP Trademark In Europe

Yamaha submits a trademark request to the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) for rights to the XSR GP name on April 21, 2022.

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Thailand can't shake off IPR watch list placing

Despite the progress it has made towards improving intellectual property rights protection last year, Thailand remains on the United States Trade Representatives' (USTR) Watch List this year, the Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) said on Monday.

The Guardian - UK

Covid vaccine inequity due to ‘racism rooted in slavery and colonialism’

Global failure to redress race-based injustice has led to higher death rates and worsened discrimination, UN says

The Independent UK

China, Russia, five others make US property rights blacklist

The United States is putting China, Russia and five other countries on its annual blacklist for lax enforcement of intellectual property rights that leaves American companies vulnerable to copyright and trademark piracy

The Hindu

Innovations from labs should reach society: expert

World Intellectual Property Day celebrated at NIT-C

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Inventors to get fast-track patent approval

The Intellectual Property Department is set to create a fast-track system for patent registration to facilitate Thai inventors, starting with a pilot project on inventions related to health care, including medicines, treatments, care and food.

The Hindu

Will roll out red carpet for entrepreneurs, says Minister

‘They should learn to focus on Intellectual Property Rights, copyright’

Newsroom.co.nz

Lessons from COVAX could help vaccine equity

COVAX was supposed to be the elixir for vaccine inequality - it wasn’t. However, lessons can be taken from previous global experiences to help make progress, writes Putri Widi Saraswati.

360info

Lessons from COVAX could help vaccine equity

COVAX was supposed to be the elixir for vaccine inequality - it wasn’t. However, lessons can be taken from previous global experiences to help make progress.

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