intellectual property


Wisconsin cheese makers concerned with trade deal
Wisconsin cheese makers are reacting to a free trade agreement between the European Union and South Korea which may require them to re-name their cheeses.
NFU against EU trade proposal
The National Farmers Union is raising alarm bells over a proposed trade agreement between Canada and the European Union.
Anti-counterfeiting trade pact ‘99 percent’ complete
Talks on a controversial “Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement” are very nearly complete, following what participating nations described as the “final” round of negotiations in Tokyo last week.
Indian trade agreements could choke AIDS drug lifeline
In some countries, up to 90% of children with AIDS are dependent on India's cheap, generic drugs.
Appeal to sign on letter to Indian PMO on India-EU FTA
We request organizations and individuals across the world to join Delhi Network of Positive People in a sign on letter to issue a appeal to the Indian government to 'not sign on' to any IP provisions in the FTA negotiations.
Trade deal could limit US dairy exports
One possible outcome of the free-trade agreement between the European Union and South Korea is that terms such as "mozzarella" and "feta" are off-limits for US producers selling cheese to Korea.
EU-China agreement: no knockoff Champagne and Brie
EU ministers have formally approved negotiations with the Chinese government to strike a wide-ranging bilateral agreement protecting traditional food manufacturers in Europe and China from illicit copies of their products.
India's central role in AIDS medicines supply could be threatened by trade agreements, new study says
A new study from UNITAID warns that free trade agreements India is currently negotiating may close the tap on affordable medicines for AIDS patients.
India-Japan trade pact to leave IP laws untouched
The India-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement will not call for any amendments to the existing intellectual property laws in either of the partner countries, according to government sources.