Taxonomy: Type of Measure - Intellectual property protection
China: Accreditation of suppliers of certain high-tech products.
Description
On 15 November 2009, China’s Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST), the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), and the Ministry of Finance (MOF) jointly published a new directive related to government procurement titled the &
Ecuador: Regime for mandatory licences for medicines
Description
The Presidency of the Republic issued Executive Decree # 118 regarding the licensing, including the mandatory licensing, of medicines. That decree, issued on 23 October 2009, contained the following articles:
Switzerland: Proposals to strengthen rules for "Made in Switzerland” designations with implications for local content
Description
On 25 March 2009, the Federal Council decided to include foodstuffs as part of the legislative amendment project to strengthen protection for “Made in Switzerland” designations and the Swiss Cross (the ‘Swissness’ project).
Canada: Amendments to Patent Act and Food and Drugs Act
Description
On 25 May 2009, MP Wasylycia-Leis of the New Democratic Party introduced Bill C-393 to the House of Commons.
EC: Development of an "Customs Action Plan to Combat IPR Infringements"
Description
On 16 March 2009 the European Council adopted a resolution (2009/C 71/01)collectively endorsing the development of a "EU customs action plan to combat IPR infringements for the years 2009 to 2012 set out in the Annex" (of the said r
United States of America: Trade Enforcement Act
Description
Chairman Charles Rangel (Democrat-New York) of the Ways and Means Committee in the U.S.
