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Trade and Intellectual Property

It’s difficult to achieve innovation without the protection of ideas, and as a growing share of global economic value creation and exchange has become knowledge-based, intellectual property rights and protections have become an increasingly important facet of global trade. This category includes all GTIPA-member reports addressing trade and IP issues.

International Property Rights Index 2022

The International Property Rights Index (IPRI) is the flagship publication of the Property Rights Alliance (PRA), based in Washington, D.C., and dedicated to the promotion of property rights. During 2022, PRA worked to compile case studies with 128 think tanks and policy organizations in 74 countries involved in research, policy develop - ment, education, and promotion of property rights in their countries.

Property Rights AllianceWed, 09/07/2022

Why patents matter to Indonesia

With careful reform of its patent law Indonesia can accelerate its transition to a knowledge-based, wealthy economy.

Geneva NetworkTue, 08/23/2022

Tax Support for R&D and Intellectual Property: Time for Some Bold Moves

Ottawa’s review of the Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) program is welcome news, but bolder thinking is needed to substantially improve the effectiveness of the tax credit, according to a new report from the C.D. Howe Institute. In “Tax Support for R&D and Intellectual Property: Time for Some Bold Moves,” author John Lester says the review, announced in federal budget 2022, risks being focussed on issues that will have, at best, a minor impact on the net social benefit of the program.

C.D. Howe Institute Tue, 07/19/2022

Building a Predictable, Stable Patent System in Brazil

As Brazil looks to boost growth after Covid, knowledge-based industries will be key. These industries rely on intellectual property rights, especially a predictable and efficient patent system. But a recent decision by the Supreme Court eliminating a key provision in Brazil’s National Patent Law that gave all patent holders a critical safeguard against unreasonable patent examination delays, will weaken an already challenging IP environment. Following this court decision, there are a number of reforms Brazil can easily implement to put its patent system back on track.

Geneva NetworkMon, 06/20/2022

VACCINES AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

During the pandemic, the intellectual property (IP) system spurred the creation of numerous partnerships, leading to the development of safe and effective vaccines and the production of billions of doses.

CompetereTue, 05/24/2022

The Data Act: What framework companies really need for data sharing

On February 23, 2022, the European Commission presented a draft for its Data Act, which is referred to as the Data Act in the official German translation.

Hinrich FoundationMon, 05/16/2022

Joint declaration on the importance of intellectual property rights in advancing equitable access to vaccines and therapeutics for pandemic preparedness

We are an informal coalition of civil society organisations that believes a robust global framework for the protection of intellectual property (IP) rights plays a key role in ensuring the world is prepared for future pandemics.

Geneva NetworkSun, 05/15/2022

OPINION: Canadian Investment in Intellectual Property Products is Too Low

Minister, your 2022 federal budget rightly highlighted the importance of economic growth for Canadians’ future prosperity and the fiscal health of Canadian governments.

C.D. Howe Institute Mon, 05/09/2022

Opinion – Canadian Investment in Intellectual Property Products is Too Low

Minister, your 2022 federal budget rightly highlighted the importance of economic growth for Canadians’ future prosperity and the fiscal health of Canadian governments.

C.D. Howe Institute Mon, 05/09/2022

USTR Jabbed for Blocking Congress’s Access to TRIPS Waiver Negotiations

At a pair of congressional hearings last month, legislators criticized U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai for her continued efforts to negotiate away American intellectual property rights without consulting Congress.

Property Rights AllianceWed, 05/04/2022

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