WIPO green: A technology marketplace

We have been reading a lot about green technologies and inventors filing patents under green technology areas. Interestingly WIPO has taken the initiative and launched “WIPO Green”, a technology marketplace for green technologies. The prime objective of launching this interesting portal is to accelerate the adoption of “green” technologies amongst the emerging economies and developing countries. WIPO green benefits highlight Transparency and access to technology, technical assistance, licensing and financial support. It adds Enhanced reputation in terms of opportunities to enter new markets and assigns Credibility, trustable entry through WIPO and other intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations. An excerpt from the web portal states:

“ …WIPO will act as a Secretariat for the platform and promote the sharing of information on available green technologies for transfer through the creation, development and operations of a database…”

WIPO green provides a global and comprehensive database of environmentally sound technologies. It offers a sustainable technology marketplace where inventors can showcase green technologies for sale, licensing and technology transfers. It provides a hub for networking and connecting people working on similar technology platforms which will highly contribute to stimulate innovation and encourage policy dialogue amongst members and interested parties. Individuals and organizations working on green technologies can avail this benefit by registering with WIPO green. All in all, I hope these green initiatives will make an impact and contribute to a safer and greener planet!

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List of INNs released by Trademark office

International Nonproprietary Names ( INN) list has been released by the Trademark Registry of India. The list includes Non-Proprietary names of the Pharmaceutical substances along with the WHO publication reference. For our readers information, INNs are the generic names assigned to pharmaceutical substances by World Health Organization. INNs have worldwide acceptability and it is far easier to identify the pharmaceutical substances or ingredients based on such names. Since, these names are in public domain, and are non- proprietary, trademarks cannot be derived from them nor do they contain common stems used in INNs.The complete list could be accessed here .

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AIPLA Webinar 2012

For the readers who are inclined to learn about the strategic and business aspect of Intellectual Property, here is the opportunity for you. Following the AIA ( America Invents Act) effects on valuation, licensing and acquisition, AIPLA brings you a webinar on February 15, 2012. Registration details could be accessed here.

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