Property

World Bank officials at launch of new publication

Poorer countries must find new ways of protecting intellectual property, World Bank says

3 February 2005
Poor countries and peoples can reap the benefits of turning their own knowledge into commercial success if they find new ways of protecting and commercializing that information when the patent laws and the costly compliance of the rich countries fail to serve them, World Bank officials say.

International law must protect indigenous rights - UN University report

19 February 2004
Existing international rules about protecting intellectual property rights are an affront to the customs of many indigenous peoples and need to be revamped, according to a new report by the Tokyo-based United Nations University (UNU).

First "World Intellectual Property Day" marked to honour inventors

26 April 2001
The first World Intellectual Property Day is being observed today to honour inventors and highlight the significance of creativity and innovation in people's daily lives.