[drn-discuss] WIPO online debate on IP and information society (June1-15)

[Pedro de Paranaguá Moniz]

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Pedro.



ONLINE FORUM ON INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY IN THE INFORMATION SOCIETY
June 1 - 15, 2005

Through an online forum, the World Intellectual Property Organization
(WIPO) will provide a unique opportunity for all to take part in a
dynamic discussion on the role of intellectual property in the
Information Society.

The Online Forum on Intellectual Property in the Information Society
will be hosted by WIPO from June 1 to 15, 2005, at
http://www.wipo.int/ipisforum/.

The WIPO Online Forum is designed to enable and encourage an open
discussion on issues related to intellectual property and the
information society, in light of the goals of the World Summit on the
Information Society (WSIS).  Comments will be invited on 10 themes:

1.The WSIS Declaration of Principles sets out a vision for the
information society – how can the intellectual property system support
this vision?

2.The intellectual property system and freedom of expression and
creativity:  Help or hindrance?

3.The public domain and open access models of information creation:  at
odds with the intellectual property system or enabled by it?

4.What is the impact of copyright law, both at international and
national levels, on education and research?

5.What are the rights and responsibilities of intellectual property
rightsholders?

6.Global partnerships to achieve the United Nations Millennium
Development Goals:  what role for intellectual property?

7.How is intellectual property policy made for the information society:
 and who makes it?

8.How can cultural and intellectual diversity of traditional communities
be respected in the information society?

9.Emerging business models for distributing intellectual property
online:  opportunity or threat?

10.What are the challenges for enforcement of intellectual property
rights in the digital environment?

Anyone who has an interest in these topics will be free to post their
comments on the WIPO Online Forum over a two-week period beginning June
1, 2005.  Each theme page will contain a commentary about the issue and
list of questions to consider, background resources and a posting of
comments made.

WIPO is looking forward to a lively and extensive debate in this Online
Forum, which, it is hoped will include comments from all stakeholders,
as well as the general public.  This initiative is part of WIPO’s
continuing efforts to raise awareness about intellectual property
issues, encourage discussion and ensure that the intellectual property
system responds to the concerns of all stakeholders.  The conclusions of
the Online Forum will form part of WIPO’s contribution to WSIS.

For further information please contact: +41 22 338 8138, or email:
ecommerce at wipo.int.




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