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Whether for licensors or licensees of intellectual property in the EU, the scope of the TTBE is of great importance as it affects the legality and enforceability of licences.
Intellectual property protection is aimed at providing legal certainty for the intellectual property right holder for the duration of that intellectual property right.
While an inclusion of copyright licensing agreements within the scope of the new block exemption may increase legal certainty, we would urge the Commission to carefully assess the fact that competition issues in that sector may need to be addressed in a different way than for the other intellectual property rights.
www.icc-deutschland.de /icc/frame/ps_ttbe.html   (2026 words)

  
 World Intellectual Property Organization - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WIPO was formally created by the Convention Establishing the World Intellectual Property Organization (Signed at Stockholm on July 14, 1967 and as amended on September 28, 1979).
During the 1960s and 70s, developing countries were able to block expansions to intellectual property treaties (such as universal pharmaceutical patents) which might have occurred through WIPO.
In the 1980s, this led to the United States " forum shifting " intellectual property standard-setting out of WIPO and into the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (later the WTO), where the North had greater control of the agenda.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/World_Intellectual_Property_Organization   (596 words)

  
 Counseling The Creative - What types propertymay accrue intellectual property rights?
Due to Treaties enacted by many of the World's governments, creative intellectual property owners often find the privileges and monopolies flowing from their patents, trademarks and copyrights to be global in scope.
Intellectual property rights are essential in the legal exclusion of competition.
In the end, most creative upstarts find their intellectual property assets are the lifeblood which can sustain them against the onslaught of larger and better financed rivals.
counseling-the-creative.com /do_i_need.shtml   (775 words)

  
 AFT - Hot Topics - Intellectual Property
Issues concerning the ownership and control of intellectual property on campus, however, have become more complicated and pressing as college administrations step up their efforts to profit from the research, scholarship, and teaching of the faculty and staff.
AFT and our affiliates have been working to educate members about their intellectual property rights and ensure that those rights are protected through local collective bargaining agreements.
Define ownership of intellectual property created while a bargaining member is on sabbatical or engaged in individual research projects, sponsored or commissioned works.
www.aft.org /topics/intellectual-property   (483 words)

  
 Intellectual Property
Intellectual property protection is one of the central public policy pillars on which the knowledge-based industries and global markets of the 21st Century rest.  Rapid changes in key technological, policy, and social drivers all underscore their growing importance.
Intellectual property rights (IPRs) provide an increasingly critical legal and policy toolkit for spurring innovation, for stimulating the investments needed to develop and market new innovations, and for diffusing technology and other knowledge in socially beneficial ways.
Promote the improvement of intellectual property rights protection worldwide and oppose efforts to weaken such protection; provide a forum for achieving a U.S. business consensus on key international policy objectives in intellectual property protection.
www.uscib.org /index.asp?documentID=823   (1033 words)

  
 LICENSING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
When you have intellectual property (an idea or invention) that is too expensive to take to market or intellectual property that does not fit your current business plan, you may still receive value by allowing another business to develop the intellectual property.
On the other hand, you may require intellectual property that is too expensive to develop yourself.
The licensor may be required to indemnify the licensee for efforts to protect or defend the intellectual property.
www.biopatent.com /license.html   (1021 words)

  
 Intellectual Property Policy Outline
Consequently, actively releasing intellectual property rights not exploited by large companies and encouraging their use by small and medium enterprises is extremely advantageous for the economy and society.
From the viewpoint of encouraging the establishment of law schools specializing in intellectual property law, it is necessary to design a system that enables individual law schools to exercise individuality and diversity such as through the establishment of business-related law fields commencing with intellectual property law as optional subjects for the new national bar examination.
The Strategic Council on Intellectual Property was established under the Prime Minister out of the necessity to promote central policies in a prompt and unified manner and in consideration of the fact that many administrative organs are involved in creation of policies to establish Japan as a nation built on intellectual property.
www.kantei.go.jp /foreign/policy/titeki/kettei/020703taikou_e.html   (13461 words)

  
 Prosperity Paper No. 7
For example, intellectual property is an asset and as such it can bought, sold, licensed, exchanged or gratuitously given away like any other form of property.
The most noticeable difference between intellectual property and other forms of property, however, is that intellectual property is intangible, i.e., it cannot be defined or identified by its own physical parameters.
The International Convention for the Protection of Intellectual Property is probably the single most important multilateral treaty on intellectual property, and is better known as the "Paris Convention." Most industrialized nations and many developing countries are parties to this convention and are referred to collectively as the Paris Union.
usinfo.state.gov /products/pubs/archive/prosper/prosper7.htm   (7951 words)

  
 Intellectual Property Watch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The report addresses intellectual property rights, stating that there is agreement that balance is needed between rights of holders and users, but that differences appear on where that balance lies and on whether the current intellectual property rights system can address new issues brought about by the Internet.
From the intellectual property standpoint, the biggest criticism came not for the content of the sites, but for a policy of requiring that legitimate businesses not engaged in the adult content trade would have to “defensively” register their names in order to protect them from use by others.
Intellectual property rights holders are concerned that the new terms excluded that upfront verification be required for registrants, which they felt would improve the quality of the information.
www.ip-watch.org /weblog   (10053 words)

  
 Innovation and Intellectual Property
In recent years, South Korea’s framework to meet intellectual property obligations has been tightened, but South Korea is still considered the major source of counterfeit goods among tourists in Asia.
A group of third world countries are gathered in Geneva to figure out how to twist the rules of intellectual property in their favor.
Western companies must reject these proposed new twisted intellectual property “rules.” Not only would the higher prescription drug cost hurt the west, but it is estimated between 150-200 new drugs would never reach the market.
www.us-mindmatters.com /blog/blog.html   (2363 words)

  
 I/P Updates - News and Information for Intellectual Property Practitioners
According to their program description, the global legal community is experiencing an increasing demand for intellectual property law services, thereby resulting in an increasing demand for patent agents knowledgeable in the field of intellectual property law.
Intellectual Property Watch is a non-profit independent news service reporting on the interests and behind-the-scenes dynamics that influence the design and implementation of international intellectual property policies.
On 12 July 2005, the European Commission proposed a new directive on " criminal measures aimed at ensuring the enforcement of intellectual property rights." Under the proposed directive, all intentional infringements of an intellectual property right on a commercial scale, and attempting, aiding or abetting and inciting such infringements are treated as criminal offences.
ip-updates.blogspot.com   (9745 words)

  
 Intellectual Property and Technology
Our intellectual property and technology practice offers a full range of legal services associated with patent, trademark, copyright, advertising, unfair competition and technology-related business activities and transactions.
At the same time, our attorneys are well versed in all aspects of intellectual property and technology law and teach law school courses, testify before Congress, frequently present at conferences and write and edit scholarly publications on a wide variety of subjects.
Our intellectual property and technology attorneys team with the firm’s practitioners in the area of government contracting to present clients with a high level of experience in the perfection and protection of the intellectual property rights of contractors in their contractual dealings with the United States government, including patents, technical data and computer software.
www.ffhsj.com /practice_groups/techn.htm   (1054 words)

  
 South Block   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Intellectual property comprises of both industrial property (patent for invention, industrial designs, trade marks and geographic indication.) and copyrights (and related copyrights).
All over the world, various regional Treaties have been signed with the sole aim that they should not lag behind in the pursuit of knowledge par-excellence in the technological field and provide protection to scientific innovations, which are an output of scientific research.
Intellectual property is considered to be a future source of technology.
www.indiainfoline.com /nevi/sobl/so14.html   (2389 words)

  
 Jenner & Block LLP - Intellectual Property | Events   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Chicago, IL Attorney(s): JOSEPH F. Jenner & Block Associate Joseph F. Marinelli speaks at the ISBA’s “Intellectual Property and the Classroom: Reading, Writing, Arithmetic and Litigation in the Internet Age” seminar held on March 5, 2004 at ISBA Regional Office in Chicago.
Attorney(s): STEVEN B. Jenner & Block Partners Steven B. Fabrizio and Thomas J. Perrelli speak at the Institute of Continuing Legal Education in Georgia’s 22nd annual Corporate Counsel Institute on December 11-12, 2003 at the Swissôtel in Atlanta.
Jenner & Block Partner Adam V. Petravicius speaks at Minnesota CLE’s 2003 Midwest Intellectual Property Institute held September 18-19, 2003 at the Hyatt Regency in Minneapolis.
jenner.com /practice/practice_events.asp?id=43&parentid=&parentname=   (1654 words)

  
 Technology360: Intellectual Property
The objective of this White Paper [pdf], initially released in August 2003 and updated in January 2005, is to provide a foundation for evaluating key questions facing the different stakeholders in the contentious debate over the future of digital media.
If a new copyright and intellectual property omnibus bill sitting on Congress’s desk passes, that may be the choice you'll face.
It closes with a discussion of intellectual property information policy decisions that can be currently made, and their likely impacts on domestic and international copyright protection.
technology360.typepad.com /technology360/intellectual_property   (7795 words)

  
 Datatek Applications Inc. Intellectual Property   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Finally, specific functional blocks were evaluated where the construction of each block was examined in detail.
Datatek engineers are experienced reviewing and assessing patent portfolios and in searching patent and other intellectual property databases to obtain materials to be used for a specific product or product area.
The information was expressed in a block diagram and mapped to selected intellectual properties.
www.datatekcorp.com /services/intellectual_property/intellectual_property_sample_case.html   (275 words)

  
 Intellectual Property Management
The subject of intellectual property, the protection and management thereof is an evolving discipline as is the legal and regulatory environment in which we operate.
For the high tech venture, intellectual property is the lifeblood of the enterprise.
The the ins and outs of managing and protecting your intellectual property (IP) assets is a subject of special interest not only to the technology manager but also to the directors, officers and investors of a technology firm.
www.sfu.ca /~mvolker/biz/ipm.htm   (5735 words)

  
 Jenner & Block LLP - Intellectual Property   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The Practice significantly expanded its intellectual property capabilities with the recent addition of attorneys who previously practiced at Roper & Quigg, a prominent intellectual property trial boutique led by Harry J. Roper, highly regarded as one of the nation’s foremost IP trial lawyers.
Jenner & Block is also a member of the TechLaw Group Inc., an international network of 17 major law firms committed to serving the needs of businesses, institutions and individuals involved with technology.
As a TechLaw Group member, we have immediate access to a network of proven intellectual property and technology law attorneys who can quickly and economically assist with foreign intellectual property and technology law matters.
www.jenner.com /practice/practice_detail.asp?ID=43   (155 words)

  
 ★ Copyright Intellectual Property ★
But globally he has reshaped the debate on intellectual property rights to reflect the needs of poor nations.
Poor countries and peoples can reap the benefits of turning their own knowledge into commercial success if they find new ways of protecting and commercializing that information when the patent laws and the costly compliance of the rich countries fail to serve them, World Bank officials say.
Updating copyright and intellectual property laws to meet the challenges of the networked environment has been a key...
patentsandcopyrightlaw.info /patents/copyright-intellectual-property   (625 words)

  
 Health and 'intellectual property'   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The agreement -- known as trade-related aspects of intellectual property rights (TRIPS) -- was part of the 1994 Uruguay Round of trade liberalization measures adopted by countries that later formed the WTO.
With the spread of national legislation enshrining minimum standards of intellectual property rights protection, actions a government now can take depend on what legislation it may already have adopted to prevent generic production or give exclusive marketing rights to patent holders.
In the 1990s, the US persuaded a number of countries to strengthen their intellectual property laws earlier than required by the WTO's schedule by using the threat of trade sanctions.
www.un.org /ecosocdev/geninfo/afrec/vol15no1/151aids8.htm   (1938 words)

  
 Intellectual Property Unit
Further, a well functioning IPRs system in Egypt is a prerequisite for encouraging the transfer of technology and investment from abroad, and for reaping the full benefits of modern science and technology for improving the quality of life of the Egyptian people in line with their needs, hopes, desires and expectations.
Over the past couple of centuries, Intellectual Property (IP) has become an important aspect of our lives all over the world.
In all developed countries, intellectual property has become an essential building block of industries and enabled advancements in technology.
www.mfti.gov.eg /IP/general.htm   (469 words)

  
 Is your ISP after your intellectual property?: ZDNet Australia: News: Business
The question was bought home to NZ IT columnist Bruce Simpson when he found the ISP he was using claimed rights over his intellectual property in its terms and conditions.
Xtra, the ISP in question, reportedly quickly changed its ToS, but included provisions prohibiting criticism of the ISP, and requiring users to "edit, delete or cease any future publication of any material or communication which we consider to be… detrimental to our reputation or to our brand" ( screen dump).
While the intentions of Xtra may have been perfectly benign, it does raise the question of what rights ISPs try to grab in their terms of service, and whether most users would read the entire document to discover what they are signing away.
www.zdnet.com.au /news/business/0,39023166,20273573,00.htm   (313 words)

  
 Intellectual Property
When rights in a new invention or brand need to be enforced or licensed in the future, or when a strategy needs to be developed to create intellectual property assets that can be used to block a competitor or traded for other rights, clients require our approach.
By combining the experienced skills of our intellectual property and technology attorneys with those of the firm’s practitioners in the areas of electronic banking, payment, financial services, commerce and privacy rights, we provide a powerful service for clients conducting business on the Internet.
Our intellectual property and technology attorneys team with the firm’s practitioners in the area of government contracting to present clients with a high level of experience in the perfection and protection of the intellectual property rights of contractors in their contractual dealings with the United States government.
www.ffhsj.com /practice_groups/ip.htm   (937 words)

  
 VARA -- CAA Committee on Intellectual Property -- VARA (Visual Artists Rights Act)
JEFFREY P. Jeffrey P. Cunard practices in the area of U.S. and international telecommunications law and intellectual property law, including joint ventures, privatizations, regulatory advice and e-commerce transactions, and is an internationally recognized practitioner in the field of the Internet and cyberlaw.
Cunard speaks widely on and is the author of and a contributor to various articles on communications law and intellectual property.
CHRISTOPHER J. Christopher J. Robinson is an associate at the law firm of Debevoise and Plimpton in New York with a particular interest in intellectual property issues.
www.studiolo.org /CIP/VARA/CIP-VARA.htm   (3965 words)

  
 Chapter Seventeen - Intellectual Property Rights - United States - Australia Free Trade Agreement - Text of the ...
A Party may provide more extensive protection for, and enforcement of, intellectual property rights under its law than this Chapter requires, provided that the additional protection and enforcement is not inconsistent with this Agreement.
With respect to secondary uses of phonograms by means of analogue communications and free over-the-air radio broadcasting, however, a Party may limit the rights of the performers and producers of the other Party to the rights its persons are accorded in the territory of the other Party.
Each Party shall provide that final judicial decisions or administrative rulings for the enforcement of intellectual property rights that under the Party’s law are of general applicability shall be in writing and shall state any relevant findings of fact and the reasoning, or the legal basis on which the decisions or rulings are based.
www.dfat.gov.au /trade/negotiations/us_fta/final-text/chapter_17.html   (8164 words)

  
 Motorola Shares Intellectual Property Store   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The repository consists of distributed "vaults" of reusable hardware and software intellectual property that can be integrated plug-and-play fashion into system-on-a-chip designs.
Each piece of intellectual property includes a one-page summary of its characteristics, including its certification status, implementation processes, an overview, features, and a block diagram.
Externally acquired intellectual property will also be tested against established acceptance criteria.
www.techweb.com /article/printableArticleSrc.jhtml?articleID=10816199   (346 words)

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