WIPO online forum
Intriguing possibilies raised by the opening today of WIPO's online forum on IP in the Information Society. The forum will be open for 2 weeks. WIPO provides background papers, and is seeking comments, on a range of issues relevant to our own project:
the role of IP in the information society;the relationship between IP, freedom of expression and creativity; the links between IP, the public domain and systems of open access to information; the links between IP, education and research; the responsibilities of IP owners and any need for additional limits on their rights; the role of IP in respect of the Millennium Goals; who actually makes IP law and policy; the impact of IP on new business models; and (close to my heart from former life) the challenges of enforcement of IP.
The results will form part of WIPO's submission to the WSIS Summit in Tunis. I think this could be really exciting - but will there be a broad and balanced debate, as does seem at least contemplated by the issues raised and tone of the questions, or will temperatures rise?
the role of IP in the information society;the relationship between IP, freedom of expression and creativity; the links between IP, the public domain and systems of open access to information; the links between IP, education and research; the responsibilities of IP owners and any need for additional limits on their rights; the role of IP in respect of the Millennium Goals; who actually makes IP law and policy; the impact of IP on new business models; and (close to my heart from former life) the challenges of enforcement of IP.
The results will form part of WIPO's submission to the WSIS Summit in Tunis. I think this could be really exciting - but will there be a broad and balanced debate, as does seem at least contemplated by the issues raised and tone of the questions, or will temperatures rise?
posted by Dr Abbe Brown at 4:16 pm
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