Tag: intellectual property

Grasping at straws: the trouble with “The Trouble with the TPP”, a further reply to Michael GeistGrasping at straws: the trouble with “The Trouble with the TPP”, a further reply to Michael Geist

April 17, 2016April 17, 2016 Barry SookmanBarry Sookman 0 Comments

I recently had the privilege of speaking about the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) at the Fordham 24th Annual Intellectual Property Law and Policy Conference, a stellar international IP conference. The other speakers on my panel were Probir Mehta (lead U.S. negotiator of the IP portion of the TPP), Pedro Velasco Martins (lead EU negotiator of the IP portion of the TTIP), and Daren Tang (lead Singapore negotiator of the IP portion of the TPP). The title of the panel was “Examination of TPP & TTIP”.…

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CD Howe rejects IP criticisms of TPP and CETACD Howe rejects IP criticisms of TPP and CETA

March 3, 2016March 3, 2016 Barry SookmanBarry Sookman 0 Comments

The C.D. Howe Institute released a report earlier today, National Priorities 2016: At the Global Crossroads: Canada’s Trade Priorities for 2016, authored by Daniel Schwanen. One of the key recommendations is to boost market access for Canadian producers by ratifying the CETA and the TPP.

The report also touches briefly on two key intellectual property issues associated with the treaties, pharmaceutical patents and copyright. On these issues, the report stated the following:

Patents seek to encourage innovation by providing firms or individuals a monopoly over new and useful products for a limited period of time before competitors are allowed to offer their own versions.

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Intellectual property and the TPP: my Bloomberg TV interviewIntellectual property and the TPP: my Bloomberg TV interview

February 5, 2016February 5, 2016 Barry SookmanBarry Sookman 0 Comments

I was interviewed by Bloomberg TV yesterday on the topic of fears expressed over the intellectual property portions of the Trans-Pacific Partnership. My interview on the TPP can be accessed below. For more detail, you can see my ope-ed in the Financial Post Why Canada has nothing to fear over TPP and Intellectual Property and my more detailed analysis of the IP and e-commerce provisions here.

 

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Why Canada has nothing to fear over TPP and Intellectual Property – my op-ed in the FPWhy Canada has nothing to fear over TPP and Intellectual Property – my op-ed in the FP

January 7, 2016January 7, 2016 Barry SookmanBarry Sookman 0 Comments

This is a copy of my op-ed published in the Financial Post. As the article notes, the views expressed are further elaborated on my blog. See, TPP and trade secrets: a wonderful idea and TPP, copyright, e-commerce and digital policy: a reply to Michael Geist.

The intellectual property chapter of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) has been misunderstood and attacked by several commentators, and the public is understandably confused. Much has been misinterpreted by those who oppose the TPP, or at least its intellectual property (IP) provisions.…

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IP and the digital economy in the Federal BudgetIP and the digital economy in the Federal Budget

February 11, 2014February 11, 2014 Barry SookmanBarry Sookman 0 Comments

The Minister of Finance tabled the Government of Canada’s budget earlier today. Titled, The Road to Balance: Creating Jobs and Opportunities, the budget contained a few proposed plans related to intellectual property and the digital economy.

The Economic Action Plan proposes to modernize Canada’s intellectual property framework “to better align it with international practices.” These plans which had previoulsy been announced were described as follows:

Canada’s existing framework for protecting intellectual property is not aligned with international practices, creating unnecessary costs for our innovative businesses.

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U.S. Federal Circuit Bar Association IP conference coming to TorontoU.S. Federal Circuit Bar Association IP conference coming to Toronto

September 10, 2013September 10, 2013 Barry SookmanBarry Sookman 0 Comments

The U.S. Federal Circuit Bar Association is holding an IP conference in Toronto on September 17, 2013. The conference title is Trade, Intellectual Property and Recovering Economies: A Search for Best Practices. 

This unique event, sponsored by the Federal Circuit Bar Association (FCBA), has a fabulous program that includes the following topics:

  • Innovation
  • Patent, Internet and Copyright Litigation
  • International Trade
  • Views from the Courts and the Patent Offices

Some key speakers include the following:

  • Chief Judge Randall R. Rader – United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
  • Justice Judith Snider – Federal Court of Canada
  • Judge Charles Bullock – Chief Administrative Law Judge, United States International Trade Commission
  • Judge Timothy C.
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Computer and Internet Law Weekly Updates for 2013-06-23Computer and Internet Law Weekly Updates for 2013-06-23

June 23, 2013June 23, 2013 Barry SookmanBarry Sookman 0 Comments

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Computer and Internet Law Updates for 2013-06-15Computer and Internet Law Updates for 2013-06-15

June 15, 2013June 15, 2013 Barry SookmanBarry Sookman 0 Comments

What we know about CSEC, Canada’s eavesdropping agency http://bit.ly/12sN3Cf

‘Canadian’ online pharmacy ordered to close operations amid revelations it’s actually based in Belize http://bit.ly/13Kj1GP

CRTC chief calls for ‘audacious’ TV rules http://bit.ly/12sOuAJ

New NYC bill would require 3D printed guns to be registered with police http://ars.to/12sOEIc

TRIPS Intellectual Property Reprieve for Poor Countries http://bit.ly/12sP4OE

Link found to be misleading and deceptive in Kosciuszko Thredbo Pty v ThredboNet Marketing [2013] FCA 563 http://bit.ly/12sQedg

Paramount Wins ‘La Dolce Vita’ Lawsuit http://bit.ly/12sQvwI

News: French President’s Partner Awarded Privacy Damages over “Three in a Relationship” Case http://bit.ly/12sReOo…

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Computer and Internet Law Updates for 2013-06-13Computer and Internet Law Updates for 2013-06-13

June 13, 2013June 13, 2013 Barry SookmanBarry Sookman 0 Comments

Not So Fast:  French Minsitry Of Culture Hesitates to Transfer Graduated Response Entirely to CSA http://buff.ly/193XIDH

Feedly starts weaning itself from Google Reader servers – still a pity Google is abandoning its customers. http://buff.ly/10bsB8B

Canadian Treasury Board sets new privacy breach notification policy, but only for itself http://buff.ly/12lCDEj

Companies Complying with NSA’s PRISM May Face E.U. Lawsuits | MIT Technology Review http://buff.ly/13AzL4H

Europe warns US: you must respect the privacy of our citizens | World news | The Guardian http://buff.ly/1714OeN

Voice-Activated In-Car Systems Are Called Risky – http://buff.ly/pFWKdl …

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Computer and Internet Law Updates for 2013-06-11Computer and Internet Law Updates for 2013-06-11

June 11, 2013June 11, 2013 Barry SookmanBarry Sookman 0 Comments

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