Jul 29, All -- Public interest groups have filed a complaint with the UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Health alleging that the Special 301 Report adversely affects access to medicines, especially in low and middle income countries, in violation of human rights....  

Mar 25, USA -- The Southern District Court of New York has essentially held that certain provisions of the US Copyright Act cannot be challenged under the Berne Convention, a decision which appears to affect all non-US copyright holders....  

Nov 4, All -- The Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement negotiations continue in a few hours as Seoul, Korea plays host to the latest round of talks. The governments have posted the meeting agenda, which unsurprisingly focuses on the issue of Internet enforcement ...  (michaelgeis)

Jul 20, Europe -- A public consultation setting out proposed changes to current patent fees has been announced by the UK Intellectual Property Office. A press release from the UK IPO states that proposed changes include "modest" increases in fees and a new litigation fee....  

Jun 14, All -- Participants in the ACTA negotiations have released a joint statement announcing plans to reach a final agreement in 2010 and committing to information disclosure on the progress of ACTA. Participants have been accused of not providing transparency....  

Jun 12, Europe -- France's highest court has ruled that controversial anti-piracy legislation which would have allowed a government commission rather than a court to disconnect repeated internet offenders violated the principles of free speech and presumed innocence....  

Apr 23, Canada -- Using a set of unique methodologies, the Canadian Copyright Board has come out with a decision on royalties required to be paid by satellite radio services, including royalties to be paid by one service conceived in Canada but produced in the U.S....  (SpicyIP)

Oct 11, Asia & Pacific -- The Austrian government's Wirtschaftsservice (AWS) has alleged "widespread 'collaboration'" and a "clear dependency" of official examiners at the Indian Patent Office and patent agents in drafting and searches....  (SpicyIP)

Oct 1, USA -- US lawmakers have approved sweeping legislation that is designed to bolster the federal government's ability to protect patents, trademarks, and other intellectual property. The bill significantly toughens civil and criminal laws against counterfeiting ...  (LawWire)

Sep 2, Asia & Pacific -- The Center for Advanced Study & Research on Intellectual Property (University of Washington School of Law) and the Research Center for the Legal System of Intellectual Property (Waseda University) have developed a database of IP cases open to the public...