The Latest Breaking News from Intellectual Property

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 · Jun 4, 2022

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 · May 29, 2022

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 · May 27, 2022

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 · May 15, 2022

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 · May 10, 2022

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 · May 9, 2022

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 · May 6, 2022

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 · May 3, 2022

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.

RideApart · May 3, 2022

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.

Bangkok Post · May 2, 2022