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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?
3D Trademarks under French and Community practice
The following article, by European trademark attorneys FRANCK SOUTOUL and JEAN-PHILIPPE BRESSON , compares the interpretation of the requirements of distinctiveness and technical function when registering 3D trademarks at the national level in France with that of the European Community mark.
Green Innovation - Keeping Airplanes Up and Carbon Output Down
It seems far-fetched, almost inconceivable that a simple shrub, jatropha curcas, and plain algae, could offer a viable alternative to oil – that black gold on which we have become so reliant.
Creator, Artist, Sculptor: Nicolas Lavarenne
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Copyright in the Classroom – Mine, Yours, Theirs
Do elementary school students have any interest in copyright? What would be the right age to address them on the issues? Is there a playful and educational way of broaching the topic with them?
Salty Secrets – New Drugs From The Sea
Scientists the world over are searching for the next wonder drug that may cure cancer or treat tuberculosis.
The Museum of Counterfeiting, Paris – A Walk on the Wild Side
Seen the Eiffel Tower? Floated down the Seine? Visited the Louvre? And now searching for a more esoteric Parisian destination? Then look no further than the compact and beautifully housed Museum of Counterfeiting.
Welcome to the Public Domain
Jurisdictions with a 70-year period of post-mortem copyright protection will be welcoming into the public domain this year a wealth of works from authors, artists and musicians who died in 1938.
Book Review
The publication of a book on industrial designs occurs less frequently than on any other area of intellectual property. The publication of a book on African law is even less frequent, so a publication that discusses both subjects, such as this one by Stéphanie Ngo Mbem, is to be welcomed.
Letters and Comments
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In the News
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