Archive

mars 18th, 2005

Developing countries propose that TRIPS should require patent applications on genetic resources/traditional knowledge should prove benefit sharing

17 March, 2005
A proposal that applications for patents relating to genetic resources and traditional knowledge should be accompanied by evidence of benefit sharing with the countries of origin.

The Walking Zombie of the WTO

17 March, 2005
The Agricultural negotiations aren't faring much better. Underpinning the WTO is the ideology that all food should be produced for international export rather than local consumption.

Setback for WTO Ag Talks as Members Fail to Finalize Deal on Tariff Conversions

17 March, 2005
The officials said that the chairman of the WTO's negotiating group on agriculture, New Zealand's Tim Groser, gave no indication when the talks would be reconvened.

Developing Countries Propose That TRIPS Should Require Patent Applications On Genetic Resources/Traditional Knowledge Should Prove Benefit Sharing

17 March, 2005
One of the highlights was a proposal by 8 developing countries that applications for patents relating to genetic resources and traditional knowledge should be accompanied by evidence of benefit sharing with the countries of origin

U.S. Advocates Sectoral Approach In WTO Agriculture Trade Negotiations

17 March, 2005
Trade officials following the talks said it appeared to be the first time that the United States has advocated such an approach and identified specific products.

Canada to Host WTO Senior Officials 'Mini-Ministerial' in Geneva April 18-19

17 March, 2005
Top trade officials from the same group of countries are due to meet for a mini-ministerial gathering in Paris May 4 on the fringes of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development's annual meeting.

mars 17th

Brazil, India Pan U.S., EU Proposals On NAMA Tariff Formula Flexibility

16 March, 2005
Brazil and India gave thumbs down March 16 to proposals from the United States and the European Union aimed at meeting developing country demands for flexibility in a formula for reducing tariffs on industrial and consumer goods.

Brazil, India Pan U.S., EU Proposals On NAMA Tariff Formula Flexibility

16 March, 2005
Brazil and India gave thumbs down March 16 to proposals from the United States and the European Union aimed at meeting developing country demands for flexibility.

China Seeks Talks With United States, EU On Textiles, Urges Patience With Surges

16 March, 2005
China hopes to hold talks with the United States and European Union over the surge in exports of textiles and apparel to those markets since the Jan. 1 lifting of quotas, a leading Chinese textile industry representative has said.

China Seeks Talks With United States, EU On Textiles, Urges Patience With Surges

16 March, 2005
China hopes to hold talks with the United States and European Union over the surge in exports of textiles and apparel to those markets.