[A2k] Invitation: South Centre Panel discussions on "Policy Options for Developing Countries on the Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights"

[Xuan Li]

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Invitation:



South Centre Panel discussions on


"*Policy Options for Developing Countries on the Enforcement of Intellectual
Property Rights"*


Dear Colleagues,

The South Centre cordially invites you to a discussion on "*Policy Options
for Developing Countries on the Enforcement of Intellectual Property
Rights",* February 4, 2008 from 13:00 to 14:30 at the Mina A'Salam Hotel,
Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai.



*Background*

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As of 2004, the World Customs Organization (WCO), Interpol and the World
Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) along with business associations
have hosted a Global Congress for government officials and business
representatives to advance solutions to the problem of counterfeiting and
piracy. The Congress has lacked multi-stakeholder participation,
particularly from civil society.



The Congress seeks to advance a global consensus on priority actions that
reflect a one-sided agenda on strengthening enforcement of intellectual
property rights. Though lacking official endorsement, the recommendations so
far produced by the Congress provide a narrow perspective on the enforcement
of intellectual property rights that unduly shift the burden of private
rights enforcement to government.



A more open and informed dialogue is necessary to promote fair, equitable
and balanced solutions.



As part of this agenda, the South Centre is hosting a parallel event to the
Fourth Global Congress on Combatting Counterfeiting and Piracy to be held in
Dubai on February 3 -5, 2008.



The event "*Policy Options for Developing Countries on the Enforcement of
Intellectual Property Rights"*will take place from February 4, 2008 from
13:00 to 14:30 at the Mina A'Salam Hotel, Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai.



Speakers include:

*Prof. Carlos Correa*, University of Buenos Aires;

*Dr. Xuan LI*, Coordinator, South Centre;

*Viviana Munoz*, Programme Officer, South Centre.



For more information can be found at attachment.



Yours Sincerely,



Xuan Li

Coordinator

Innovation and Access to Knowledge Programme
South Centre


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Dr. Xuan LI

Coordinator

Innovation and Access to Knowledge Programme

South Centre

Tel: 41 22 791 8165

Fax: 41 22 798 8531

Ch. du Champ dAnier 17

POB 228, 1211 Geneva 19, Switzerland

Email: li@southcentre.org

Website: www.southcentre.org

Blog: http://southcentrenet.blogspot.com/
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