100 Civil Society Groups Write WIPO Opposing IP-Maximalist “Africa IP Forum”

Connotea Imports 2012-03-08

Summary:

"100 civil society groups and academics have asked the World Intellectual Property Organization to postpone an upcoming Africa IP Forum it is co-organizing with IP-owning firms, their trade associations, and developed country governments. The letter warns that the agenda advanced by the sponsors will not benefit development in Africa – rather it would lead to strong IP policies that block access to medicines, access to knowledge, and freedom of expression on the internet...."

Link:

http://infojustice.org/archives/7979

Updated:

02/27/2012, 10:37

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oa.new oa.copyright ps.ru oa.wipo oa.africa ps.do oa.south

Authors:

petersuber

Date tagged:

03/08/2012, 11:04

Date published:

02/27/2012, 10:36