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News and Press Release in English on United States of America and 1 other country about Protection and Human Rights; published on 11 Jun 2024 by HRW
For better or for worse, there is no such thing as a worldwide patent. Generally speaking, patent rights need to be obtained in individual countries, although there are notable global filing strategies that can be used to effectively lock in the possibility of obtaining patent protection across the globe or region.
The IMO's Legal Committee met in person for its 111th session at IMO Headquarters in London from April 22 to 26 April 2024…
Especially in Switzerland, the KlimaSeniorinnen ruling has been met with sharp criticism. The rightwing Swiss People’s party (Schweizerische Volkspartei, SVP) (predictably) accused the Court of judicial overreach and demanded that Switzerland leave the Council of Europe. The ECtHR decision directly addresses separation of powers and the role of the judiciary in adjudicating human rights, specifically in the context of climate change. This post unpacks the decision and argues that concerns about ECtHR overreach are unwarranted. It shows how the judgment forms an integral part of democratic go...
The 97th meeting of the Board of Directors of the Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL) was held on April 17 to 18 in Saint Lucia. Some alternates, heads of the National Telecommunications Regulatory Commissions (NTRCs), NTRC Commissioners and observers attended virtually.