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Link between patent law and tech transfer 'not proven'
Strong intellectual property rights do not always ease the transfer of climate technologies and may even hinder it, claims a study.
Egypt to accept patent applications in Arabic
Patent applications can be filed and processed in Arabic for the first time, thanks to the newly enhanced status of Egypt's patent office.
Scientists and healers team up to test AIDS remedy
South African researchers are probing the AIDS-fighting potential of local plants, signalling a new alliance with healers.
NEWS | 24 September 2009 | EN
Africa puts price on climate adaptation aid
The African Union looks set to demand US$67 billion a year for technology transfer, training of scientists and data collection.
NEWS | 27 August 2009 | EN
Free journal access for patent offices
Patent offices in developing countries will be able to consult key science and technology journals under a new scheme.
NEWS | 11 August 2009 | EN
Colombia's vice-president leads innovation drive
Colombia's vice-president has given new impetus to the country's innovation system — a move well received by the scientific community.
Brazil has paved way for tackling HIV/AIDS, says study
Brazil's strategy for tackling HIV/AIDS — including the production of generic drugs — is an example to the developing world, say researchers.
Peru's patent win strikes blow against biopiracy
A successful bid by Peru to block patents based on its indigenous knowledge could inspire other nations in the fight against biopiracy.
India launches online petition for patent information
An Indian online forum has launched a second petition to encourage access to information in the country's patent system.
NEWS | 12 May 2009 | EN
Nigeria revokes sickle cell drug licence
Xechem has had its licence to produce a drug based on traditional Nigerian plant medicine withdrawn.
India protects traditional medicines from patents
The Indian government has made thousands of traditional medicines public property to curb patents by foreign companies.
Glaxo patent rethink sparks debate
GlaxoSmithKline's change in neglected disease policy — offering patents, research facilities and low drug prices — has not pleased everyone.
Revised laws 'could promote biopiracy' in Peru
Peru has modified its intellectual property laws to bolster a trade deal with the US — but critics say the move could encourage biopiracy.
Peruvian region outlaws biopiracy
The region of Cusco in Peru has enacted a law banning the use and patenting of natural resources without local permission.
China gets in line on patent standards
China has amended its patent law to meet international standards and encourage innovation.
Indian patent bill ready for parliamentary scrutiny
Plans to present an Indian patent bill modelled on the Bayh-Dole Act have been postponed after the Mumbai terror attacks.
Delay to intellectual property plan for Africa
African science leaders say an intellectual property blueprint will not work in its current form.
Laws to protect native knowledge 'are failing'
Laws to ensure native communities retain the rights to local knowledge are in reality a barrier to progress, says a report.
Concerns raised over Indian patent bill
Concerns have been raised that India's proposed patent law will not encourage scientists to carry out neglected disease research.
Ecuadorian scientists reject new patent rule
Ecuadorian researchers disagree with an article in the new constitution that bans patenting products related to the country's biodiversity.
NEWS | 1 October 2008 | ES
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