For IP professionals
This is the portal for professionals working in the field of intellectual property. Here you'll find direct access to all necessary resources.
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01.07.2024 | Law and policy, Copyright
New directive for the supervision of the collective rights management organisations
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The World Health Organization and the protection of intellectual property
The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialised agency of the United Nations (UN) based in Geneva. It is the UN's coordinating authority on international public health.
What tasks does the IPI perform within the WHO?
- We are actively involved in discussions on public health and on protecting intellectual property, e.g. for improved access to drugs
- We are committed to ensuring intellectual property has a good reputation as an incentive, in particular in relation to the development and therefore the availability of new drugs
- We advise the Swiss delegation, which is led by the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH)
- We also play an active role in negotiating the relevant resolutions
Where can I find out about current discussions within the WHO?
- Official documents (agenda, reports and resolutions and decisions) of the World Health Assemblies and WHO Executive Board sessions.
- IP and health ; general information on the work of the IPI.
News
01.07.2024 | Law and policy, Copyright
New directive for the supervision of the collective rights management organisations
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27.05.2024 | Patents, Media release, Law and policy, Conference
New international treaty on intellectual property, genetic resources and associated traditional knowledge adopted
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22.05.2024 | Patents, Media release, Law and policy
Transparency in the area of patent rights in plant breeding
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Events
19.01.2023 | Law and policy, Event
Conference on Intellectual Property & Sustainability at the University of Geneva
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