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1. Intellectual property: Summary of key elements under discussion in the on-going ACTA negociations
   • Abstract: ACTA negociations
   • 8 April 2009
   • Type: Issues and policies
   • Source: Commission
   • Format: PDF 11Kb
2. Intellectual property: Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement - Summary of Key Elements Under Discussion
   • Abstract: Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement - Summary of Key Elements Under Discussion
   • Languages:
     • fr
   • 6 April 2009
   • Type: Other
   • Source: Commission
   • Format: PDF 164Kb
3. Brazil: WTO Trade Policy Review - EU urges Brazil to resist protectionism
   • Abstract: The European Union has called on Brazil to resist protectionism, and raised concerns about trade barriers in the country as part of the fifth WTO Trade Policy Review of Brazil.
   • 9 March 2009
   • Type: Press release
   • Source: Commission
   • Format: PDF 13Kb
4. Intellectual property: EU and China to continue cooperation on IPR
   • Abstract: On the agenda was China’s national IP strategy and progress made under the bilateral co-operation programme on the protection of intellectual property rights.
   • 6 March 2009
   • Type: Press release
   • Source: Commission
   • Format: PDF 14Kb
5. Intellectual property: 2008 EC Notification to the TRIPS Council (Technical Assistance Activities)
   • Abstract: This document complements the information on the implementation of Article 67 of the TRIPS Agreement, as provided in document IP/C/W/496/Add.2 of 5 December 2007. It concerns the technical cooperation activities carried out between August 2007 and July 2008 by the European Communities and individual member States in favour of developing and least developed country Members, with the objective of facilitating the implementation of the TRIPS Agreement.
   • 26 January 2009
   • Type: Submission to the WTO
   • Source: Other source
   • Format: PDF 303Kb
6. Intellectual property: Technology Transfer
   • Abstract: Art. 66.2 of the TRIPs agreement states that "Developed country Members shall provide incentives to enterprises and institutions in their territories for the purpose of promoting and encouraging technology transfer to least-developed country Members in order to enable them to create a sound and viable technological base." To address this requirement, the European Community and its Member States have launched several actions, which are summarised in an annual communication to the TRIPs Council (2007 report) (click twice on this link if needed).
   • 13 January 2009
   • Type: Issues and policies
   • Source: Commission
   • Format: PDF 30Kb
7. Intellectual property: Positive aspects of IP rights
   • Abstract: The primary, well-known function of an IP right is to give its holder a competitive advantage in its commercial activities, by preventing unauthorised exploitation by thirds. This is especially important for SMEs, which IP rights provide with powerful weapons to compete with much larger companies. However, IP rights have other, less frequently mentioned benefits.
   • 13 January 2009
   • Type: Issues and policies
   • Source: Commission
   • Format: PDF 50Kb
8. Intellectual property: Q&As on the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA)
   • Abstract: - What impact will ACTA have on individual citizens? Does ACTA foresee controls of i-Pods or laptops at the borders? - Will Internet controls be increased? - What is the role of other EU institutions like the European Parliament and the Council in the negotiation of ACTA? - Which countries are involved?
   • 5 January 2009
   • Type: Issues and policies
   • Source: Commission
   • Format: PDF 56Kb
9. Intellectual property: The Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA)
   • Abstract: Negotiations on a new Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) were launched in 2007. The negotiations are still ongoing. There is, at this stage, no agreed text. The goal of the ACTA negotiations is to provide an international framework that improves the enforcement of intellectual property right (IPR) laws. It does not purport to create new intellectual property rights, but to create improved international standards as to how to act against large-scale infringements of IPR. This goal is pursued through three primary components of ACTA: (i) international cooperation; (ii) enforcement practices; and (iii) legal framework for enforcement of IPRs.
   • 5 January 2009
   • Type: Issues and policies
   • Source: Commission
   • Format: PDF 63Kb
10. Intellectual property: ACTA: 4th round of negotiation
    • Abstract: Discussion on the proposed Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) continued in Paris from December 15 to 18, hosted by the European Union. Participants in the discussion included Australia, Canada, the European Union, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, and the United States). EU Member States also attended the meeting.
    • 18 December 2008
    • Type: Issues and policies
    • Source: Commission
    • Format: PDF 39Kb
11. Intellectual property: Summary of main issues discussed during the 5th IPR Dialogue, Moscow, 3 July 2008
    • Abstract: Summary of main issues discussed during the 5th IPR Dialogue held in Moscow on 3 July 2008
    • 5 December 2008
    • Type: Issues and policies
    • Source: Commission
    • Format: PDF 14Kb
12. Intellectual property: The Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement - Fact sheet
    • Abstract: The goal of the ACTA negotiations is to provide an international framework that improves the enforcement of intellectual property right (IPR) laws...
    • 25 November 2008
    • Type: Issues and policies
    • Source: Commission
    • Format: PDF 65Kb
13. Intellectual property: OECD Council draft recommandation
    • Abstract: Draft OECD Council Recommendation, including Commission comments
    • 15 October 2008
    • Type: Issues and policies
    • Source: Commission
    • Format: PDF 15Kb
14. Intellectual property: Anti-counterfeiting: Participants meet in Tokyo to discuss ACTA
    • Abstract: The October 8-9 meeting was the latest in a series of meetings to discuss proposals concerning different aspects of the proposed agreement. The discussion at this meeting focused on criminal enforcement of IPR.
    • 9 October 2008
    • Type: Press release
    • Source: Commission
    • Format: PDF 14Kb
15. Intellectual property: POINTS OF CONSENSUS - THE 23RD EU-CHINA JOINT COMMITTEE
    • Abstract: POINTS OF CONSENSUS - THE 23RD EU-CHINA JOINT COMMITTEE
    • 25 September 2008
    • Type: Issues and policies
    • Source: Commission
    • Format: PDF 9Kb
16. Intellectual property: List of follow-up initiatives to the 5th EU-China IP Working Group
    • Abstract: List of follow-up initiatives to the 5th EU-China IP Working Group
    • 23 September 2008
    • Type: Issues and policies
    • Source: Commission
    • Format: PDF 11Kb
17. Intellectual property: Anti-Counterfeiting: EU, U.S. and Others Meet in Washington to Advance ACTA
    • Abstract: Participants reaffirmed their goal to combat global infringements of intellectual property rights, particularly counterfeiting and piracy, by increasing international cooperation, strengthening the framework for effective enforcement and relevant IPR enforcement measures themselves.
    • 31 July 2008
    • Type: Press release
    • Source: Commission
    • Format: PDF 9Kb
18. Intellectual property: EU, US and others hold Geneva talks on Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement
    • Abstract: This was one of a series of meetings through which the participants plan to move negotiations on the agreement forward.
    • 5 June 2008
    • Type: Press release
    • Source: Commission
    • Format: PDF 11Kb
19. Intellectual property: The Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement - Fact sheet
    • Abstract: ACTA’s goal is to provide a high-level international framework that strengthens the global enforcement of intellectual property rights and helps in the fight to protect consumers from the health and safety risks associated with many counterfeit products
    • 5 June 2008
    • Type: Press release
    • Source: Commission
    • Format: PDF 45Kb
20. Intellectual property: Questionnaire Intellectual Property Enforcement
    • Abstract: Questionnaire for right holders / associations (2008)
    • Languages:
      • fr
      • es
    • 10 April 2008
    • Type: Issues and policies
    • Source: Commission
    • Format: Microsoft Word document 97Kb

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• Creating opportunities - Trade topics - Intellectual property - Anti counterfeiting
• Creating opportunities - Trade topics - Intellectual property - Biodiversity
• Creating opportunities - Trade topics - Intellectual property - Dialogues
• Creating opportunities - Trade topics - Intellectual property - Enforcement
• Creating opportunities - Trade topics - Intellectual property - Geographical indications
• Creating opportunities - Trade topics - Intellectual property - Technology transfer

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