European Ruling Could Reshape Collective Copyright Levy System

European Ruling Could Reshape Collective Copyright Levy System: "In a ruling expected to rock Europe’s controversial copyright levy system, the European Court of Justice held on 20 October that governments may impose fees on digital reproduction equipment to compensate rights holders only when the devices are likely to be used for private copying.

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WIPO Launches New Technical Assistance Database

WIPO Launches New Technical Assistance Database

WIPO Launches New Database to Profile IP Case Studies

WIPO Launches New Database to Profile IP Case Studies

WTO Paragraph 6 Meeting Aims At Improved Use Of Health Waiver

WTO Paragraph 6 Meeting Aims At Improved Use Of Health Waiver: "The agenda has been circulated for the upcoming annual World Trade Organization review of an amendment to international IP trade law that has so far failed to increase access to needed medicines for the poorest economies. It shows a deeper look at existing measures and opens the possibility of new solutions to the issue.

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