Is the saving of genetically modified seeds allowed? A patent issue to be considered by the U.S. Supreme Court

Last October, the U.S. Supreme Court decided to take a case on the exhaustion of patent for genetically-modified (GM) …

When plain packaging becomes a matter for the judges

Plain packaging laws impose trademark restrictions and other plain packaging requirements on tobacco products and packaging, as illustrated by the …

Commercialization strategies for start-ups

In a paper published in Research Policy in 2003 (Vol 32, pp. 333-350, click here for the working paper …

“Communication to the public” under the Court of Justice case law: Where is the limit?

Over the recent months, the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) has issued several decisions that attempt to …

A shorter patent term for some innovations?

In a recent article (October 7, 2012), entitled, “The patent, used as a sword“, the New York Times gives …

Protection des campagnes publicitaires: une agence de pub gagne une bataille contre Renault, mais a déjà perdu la guerre

Par un jugement du 28 juin 2012, le tribunal de commerce de Bruxelles a donné gain de cause à …

What do the Pirate Parties represent? When IP becomes politics

Over the last years, the Pirate Parties, in several European countries, have presented candidates at national or local elections …

How to make innovation drive economic growth?

The central role that innovation plays in driving economic growth is well known thanks to the pioneering work of …

Global IP Issues As Seen By Industry: The 2012 ICC Report

Every two years, the International Chamber of Commerce publishes its “Intellectual Property Roadmap“. The 2012 vintage is now available. …

Quand Google défie le droit, par Alain Strowel

(Recension publiée dans Auteurs & Media, 6/2011).
Le dernier livre d’Alain Strowel analyse les questions juridiques posées par les différents services en ligne proposés par Google. Quand Google défie le droit, il participe pleinement à l’écriture du droit de l’environnement numérique…