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-------- Original Message -------- Subject: [A2k] WIPO online debate on IP and information society (June1-15) Date: Tue, 31 May 2005 12:42:07 -0400 From: To: Ecommerce@lists.essential.org, a2k discuss list a2k@lists.essential.org
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@wipo.int.
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