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The Eco-Patent Commons: Caring through sharing
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Bicentenary of Louis Braille – The world at our fingertips
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World Intellectual Property Day – April 26
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In the Courts: Legal Pioneering at the Online Auction Frontier
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Efficient Alternative Dispute Resolution in Intellectual Property
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Signs of the times – Article 6ter enters the e-communication era
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Committee Meeting: SCP to Intensify Work on Several Patent-Related Issues
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Book Review
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Letters and Comment
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IP and Climate Change Negotiations: From Bali to Copenhagen, Via Poznań
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Sharing technology to meet a common challenge
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Climate Change – The Technology Challenge
This article sets the scene for WIPO Magazine’s new series on the challenge to find technological solutions to climate change. The series will look at examples of climate-friendly innovation, and will explore how intellectual property can contribute to the development of low carbon technologies, and their transfer to developing countries.
Patenting and Access to Clean Energy Technologies in Developing Countries
For the world to make the transition to a low carbon economy, renewable energy technologies must be made available globally. In a paper for the International Center for Trade and Sustainable Development, John Barton, Professor of Law at Stanford University, explores whether IP is a bottleneck in the solar, biofuels and wind energy sectors. He briefly summarizes his conclusions in this article, focusing on Brazil, China and India.
New Rice for Africa – Plant Breeding Technologies Fighting Hunger
Climate change, drought, desertification, soaring food prices, hunger …Nowhere do these inter-twined threats to development threaten more starkly than in Africa.
From Cows to Kilowatts – A Case Study in Successful Technology Transfer
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Hot Property – IP Strategies in the Solar Tech Sector
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Green Branding – Cashing in on the Eco-Market
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Talking to the Director General
Francis Gurry took office as Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization on October 1, 2008, following his election by WIPO’s Member States.
Non-Traditional Marks – Singapore Treaty Enters into Force
In today's consumer society, the technical features of products and services are becoming increasingly similar and, thus, easily substitutable. A brand that adds emotion to the product or service on offer will often influence purchasing decisions.
Smell, Sound and Taste – Getting a Sense of Non-Traditional Marks
If you heard a familiar, comforting sound associated with a particular kind of tea, would you be more likely to choose it? How about the smell of freshly cut grass emanating from tennis balls – would they make you a winner?
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