The WIPO Development Agenda - what next?

Thanks to IP Watch for details of WIPO's discussion over future directions. Although the establishment of the talks and the recognition of the need for a development agenda is significant progress, the stalling at this vital stage could be a sign of trouble ahead. No firm proposals will be made to the UN but there will be further discussion in the future.

A quick read of commentary did begin to sound rather like recent WHO and WTO discussions. No bad thing in itself - but if IP is to include human rights, as a matter of practice and policy, yet also reflect economic and commercial reality, more cohesion and agreement is necessary.