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The Changing Jurisdictional Journey of Intellectual Property Rights and Competition Law

IIPRD

Introduction Competition law and intellectual property rights (IPR) are like two different sides of the same coin, as they both work to ensure vibrancy in the market and promote consumer welfare. The changing landscape of intellectual property rights (IPRs) and competition law Isn’t it too early to say that CCI will prevail over IPR?

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SWAYAM (Free) Online Course on Intellectual Property by NLU Delhi (January 08 – April 30) [Register by February 29]

SpicyIP

We’re pleased to inform you that a free online course on intellectual property starting on January 08, 2023 is being offered for students on the e-learning platform SWAYAM by Dr. Yogesh Pai, Associate Professor of Law, in charge of the SPRIHA IPR Chair at National Law University, Delhi.

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Book Review: The Elgar Companion to Intellectual Property and the Sustainable Development Goals

The IPKat

This is a review of the book , The Elgar Companion to Intellectual Property and the Sustainable Development Goals , edited by Bita Amani , Caroline B. Ali Malik addresses "SDG 2: zero hunger, food and plant-related intellectual property, and access to plant genetic resources." Ncube and Matthew Rimmer.

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License to Compete: Navigating the New Landscape of Intellectual Property in the Wake of the FTC’s Non-Compete Ban

JD Supra Law

1] Announced on April 23, 2024, following a 3-2 vote by the FTC Commissioners, the rule represents a significant policy shift aimed at increasing market competition and employee mobility. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has introduced a transformative rule that bans most non-compete agreements across various industries.[1]

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WIPO Adopts Treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources, and Associated Traditional Knowledge

Patently-O

World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) member states have adopted a groundbreaking new treaty addressing patent rights in the context of these genetic resources and traditional knowledge associated with genetic resources. ” A potential result is some form of compulsory license or perhaps a profit sharing requirement.

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First compulsory license issued in Colombia

Olartemoure Blog

On 24 April 2024, the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce granted the Ministry of Health a compulsory license (CL) for reasons of public interest (“Governmental use”), under the modality of governmental use, over a Patent covering the active ingredient Dolutegravir , used for the treatment and prevention of HIV.

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[Hybrid Event] Advanced Licensing Agreements 2024 - April 29th - 30th, Chicago, IL

JD Supra Law

Why You Should Attend - Intellectual property licensing continues to grow increasingly complex with the legal, regulatory and technical landscape constantly evolving. Building and maintaining a successful and effective practice requires that practitioners stay sharp and current in a wide variety of key areas.