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Microsoft steals an idea, admits stealing it, and then patents it
A comparison of RIAA/MPAA to 17th Century French Button-Makers
WIPO and broadcast/Internet IP
How to right the copyright wrongs : Protecting rights may be acceptable, replacing copyright can never be, says regular commentator Bill Thompson.
- We are living a historical moment when, more than ever, intellectual property deserves to be the object of a debate that corresponds to the breadth and complexity that this subject has acquired. We have seen that a number of sectors of the international community has become increasingly aware of the importance of discussing intellectual property in all its aspects, particularly its effects on social and economic development, as illustrated by the Doha Declaration on TRIPS and Public Health.
- It is clear to us that development will only be ensured if there is a balance between intellectual property rights and obligations and the public interest, as had been highlighted by the Ambassador of Argentina, on behalf of the Group of Friends of Development. If such balance is lost we will violate the nature of knowledge itself: we should never forget Thomas Jefferson's words... (Brazilian Minster of Culture)
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Pharma and Bio-Piracy
India fighting biopiracy, Brazil registering list of plant names to fight pharma company trademarks
