https://www.scidev.net/global/rss.xml/?type=topic&rssname=intellectual-property&parent=enterpriseIntellectual property RSS feeds.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 01:40:48 GMTenhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/uganda-unlocks-value-from-honey-by-product/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/uganda-unlocks-value-from-honey-by-product/Ugandan researchers develop high-value propolis products to boost beekeepers' incomes and improve public health. Fri, 29 Nov 2024 04:36:01 GMT+0000Jackie Oparahttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/droughts-increase-hiv-risk-in-rural-africa-study/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/droughts-increase-hiv-risk-in-rural-africa-study/Sub-Saharan Africa faces a potential surge in HIV due to droughts and their impact on behaviours, researchers warn. Fri, 8 Mar 2024 12:22:21 GMT+0000Elna Schützhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/african-scientists-slam-unequal-pandemic-treaty/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/african-scientists-slam-unequal-pandemic-treaty/A group of African scientists advocate for an approach that considers challenges faced by low- to middle-income countries. Thu, 29 Feb 2024 01:40:27 GMT+0000Abiose Adelaja Adamshttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/colonial-legacies-fuel-unfair-practices-in-african-research/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/colonial-legacies-fuel-unfair-practices-in-african-research/Higher income countries must move away from unfair data practices that undermine African researchers, writes Nicki Tiffin. Fri, 16 Feb 2024 03:56:00 GMT+0000Nicki Tiffinhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/protect-biodiversity-to-secure-traditional-medicine-sources/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/protect-biodiversity-to-secure-traditional-medicine-sources/Traditional medicines can be vital for remote communities, but biodiversity must be preserved, scientists say. Fri, 25 Aug 2023 02:27:11 GMT+0000Neena Bhandarihttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/solar-pioneer-focuses-on-new-world-record/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/solar-pioneer-focuses-on-new-world-record/A pioneer in combining two types of solar cells is aiming for a new world record. Mon, 31 Jul 2023 03:36:05 GMT+0000Hazem Badrhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/patent-free-corbevax-promises-vaccine-equity/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/patent-free-corbevax-promises-vaccine-equity/Corbevax, the new kid on the vaccine block, promises vaccine equity with US and Indian support. Fri, 21 Jan 2022 10:39:40 GMT+0000Ranjit Devrajhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/don-t-forget-poor-in-coronavirus-vaccine-rush/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/don-t-forget-poor-in-coronavirus-vaccine-rush/Vaccine developers are under pressure to sell their research, raising fears the world’s poor could be denied access. Tue, 31 Mar 2020 04:56:12 GMT+0000Aisling Irwinhttps://www.scidev.net/global/features/scientists-and-subscription-journals-tussling-for-power/https://www.scidev.net/global/features/scientists-and-subscription-journals-tussling-for-power/A recent controversy triggers long-standing debate over subscription vs open- access journals. Fatima Arkin reports. Thu, 7 Jun 2018 01:16:51 GMT+0000Fatima Arkinhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/research-fairness-tool-reveals-policy-gaps/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/research-fairness-tool-reveals-policy-gaps/First reports from Senegal highlight weak capacity for research ethics and fair deals with international partners. Tue, 22 May 2018 02:56:11 GMT+0000Aisling Irwinhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/argentine-ngo-objects-to-antiretroviral-patent-request/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/argentine-ngo-objects-to-antiretroviral-patent-request/It says granting a patent would raise cost of drug used to treat half of Argentina’s HIV-infected population. Mon, 19 Mar 2018 12:55:23 GMT+0000Martín De Ambrosiohttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/pfizer-pneumonia-shot-patent-challenged-india/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/pfizer-pneumonia-shot-patent-challenged-india/Indian court reserves final decision on patents granted to Pfizer’s pneumonia vaccine until February 2018. Fri, 22 Dec 2017 12:10:02 GMT+0000Claudia Caruanahttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/innovation-ranking-reveals-global-divide/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/innovation-ranking-reveals-global-divide/Asia-Pacific countries top list based on patent filings, but other developing regions are missing from the top 100. Fri, 30 Jun 2017 08:20:21 GMT+0000Anna Valmerohttps://www.scidev.net/global/column/private-sector-pharma-poor-gsk/https://www.scidev.net/global/column/private-sector-pharma-poor-gsk/GlaxoSmithKline’s move to relax patents looks like an attempt to thwart more significant reform, says Rohit Malpani. Thu, 7 Apr 2016 03:35:45 GMT+0000Maha Rafi Atalhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/patents-fail-boost-crop-yields/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/patents-fail-boost-crop-yields/Intellectual property rights do not always drive tech transfer or raise harvests for poorer farmers, says study. Wed, 28 Oct 2015 09:09:23 GMT+0000Jan Piotrowskihttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/africa-innovation-ip-regimes-aif/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/africa-innovation-ip-regimes-aif/Delegates at the Innovation Prize for Africa event have said that poor legislation is hampering their aspirations. Wed, 20 May 2015 07:23:22 GMT+0000Mercedes Sayagueshttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/innovation-falling-away-developing-world-inventions/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/innovation-falling-away-developing-world-inventions/Poorer nations, mainly in Africa and Asia, are producing fewer inventions now than in the 1990s, finds study. Thu, 16 Apr 2015 10:58:27 GMT+0000Dalmeet Singh Chawlahttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/africa-needs-ip-protection-build-knowledge-economies/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/africa-needs-ip-protection-build-knowledge-economies/The next generation of African entrepreneurs and scientists need support to protect their ideas, says Lord Boateng. Tue, 14 Apr 2015 11:36:41 GMT+0000Paul Boatenghttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/red-tape-hindering-asian-innovation/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/red-tape-hindering-asian-innovation/Harmonised patent systems could support incubators and university spin-offs, conference hears. Wed, 25 Mar 2015 12:06:13 GMT+0000Inga Vesperhttps://www.scidev.net/global/editorials/india-path-energy-climate-change/https://www.scidev.net/global/editorials/india-path-energy-climate-change/Despite other agreements with the US, India needs the space to increase carbon emissions for a few more decades. Mon, 2 Feb 2015 12:50:27 GMT+0000Ranjit Devraj