{"id":5047,"date":"2017-03-17T22:37:39","date_gmt":"2017-03-17T22:37:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/microsites.bournemouth.ac.uk\/cippm\/?p=5047"},"modified":"2017-04-05T06:36:55","modified_gmt":"2017-04-05T06:36:55","slug":"ethics-of-intellectual-property-rights-challenges-solutions-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/microsites.bournemouth.ac.uk\/cippm\/2017\/03\/17\/ethics-of-intellectual-property-rights-challenges-solutions-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Ethics of Intellectual Property Rights: Challenges & Solutions"},"content":{"rendered":"

New IP Lawyers Workshop<\/strong><\/p>\n

Friday 17 March 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n

Executive Business Centre, Bournemouth University<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cEthics\u201d as a principle that guides our society on what is \u201cgood\u201d or \u201cbad\u201d fuels controversies on all scientific disciplines. Being at the crossroads between scientific innovations and public policy, the field of intellectual property appears to embrace many of the tensions created by exclusiveness on the fruits of human mind. Although neoclassical economic theory bestows intellectual property rights (IPRs) with the function to promote innovation for the benefit of society, this theory has been put to the test by new institutional economics, empirical studies, and IP scholars, who have voiced growing concerns on IPRs\u2019 negative effects on innovation and societal welfare. Some current examples that illustrate worries on societal welfare are related to the difficulties of accessing protected innovations, such as medicines and food products. The territorial application of IPRs may also hinder people\u2019s fundamental rights to benefit from information and culture in a globalised world (e.g., access and use of copyright protected films, video on demand, literary works, etc.).<\/p>\n

Other concerns may arise from increasing litigation, strategic use of IPRs to drive away competitors, and abuse or misuse of rights. These situations may waste resources instead of making a positive contribution to innovation. Technological advancements may pose further challenges. Their impact on societal welfare will depend on the object and scope of protection. The potential of 3-D printing to improve biomedical tools, for example, will be determined by the uses allowed under IPRs.<\/p>\n

In these terms, IPRs cannot be considered detrimental for innovation. They are a business tool that directs the flow of capital towards \u2018desirable\u2019 inventions and facilitates profitmaking. What should be questioned, thus, is the way they are used. In some areas, however, IPRs may be deemed undesirable and alternative systems of protection may bring more benefits to society (e.g., pharmaceuticals). Hence, the question:<\/p>\n

How to Reconcile IPRs with Ethics <\/strong>for the Benefit of Society?<\/strong><\/p>\n

PROGRAMME<\/strong><\/p>\n

9.45 \u2013 10.00<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Welcome Speech<\/strong><\/p>\n

10.00 \u2013 12.15\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ethics in copyright and other related rights<\/strong><\/p>\n

David Felipe Alvarez, University of Nottingham: \u201cFair remuneration, an ethical question of author\u2019s moral and material rights\u201d\u00a0Discussant: Ruth Towse<\/em>, Bournemouth University<\/em><\/p>\n

Matej Gera, Bournemouth University: “Do people deserve to know the truth? Ethical implications of using copyright as an inhibitor to dissemination of historically important information \u2013 case study of Vasi\u013e Bi\u013eak’s memoirs\u201d\u00a0Discussant: Jose Bellido, University of Kent<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em>Thomas Kirchberger, Johannes Kepler University Linz: “Open Design and Intellectual Property”\u00a0Discussant: Sally Weston, Bournemouth University<\/em><\/p>\n

Patricia Peck Garrido Pinheiro, University of S\u00e3o Paulo: “Who is the rightful owner of Internet databases?”\u00a0Discussant: Maurizio Borghi, Bournemouth University<\/em><\/p>\n

12.15 \u2013 13.15 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Lunch<\/strong><\/p>\n

13.15 \u2013 15.00\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ethics role in international intellectual protection<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jurate Breimelyte, Barcelona Autonomous University: “Open biobanks. A right way of applying intellectual property rights in genetic research\u201d\u00a0Discussant: Roger Brownsword,<\/em> Bournemouth University<\/em><\/p>\n

Plamen Dinev, City, University of London: “3D Printing and Intellectual Property Law\u201d\u00a0Discussant: Dinusha Mendis,<\/em> Bournemouth University<\/em><\/p>\n

Florelia Vallejo-Trujillo, University of Nottingham: “Ethical issues in the process of producing the international legal IP standards on ABS\u201d\u00a0Discussant: Graham Dutfield,<\/em> University of Leeds<\/em><\/p>\n

15.00 \u2013 15.30\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Coffee break<\/strong><\/p>\n

15.30 \u2013 16.45 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Ethics and other legal issues<\/strong><\/p>\n

Zoi Krokida, University of Reading: \u201cAccountability and IP Law: From concept to practice\u201d\u00a0Discussant:\u00a0<\/em>Krzysztof Garstka<\/em>,<\/em> University of Cambridge<\/em><\/p>\n

Martin Szarkiszjan, Nottingham Trent University: \u201cTrade Mark Law in a State of Anomie. Is it? Should it be?\u201d\u00a0Discussant: <\/em>Lingling Wei<\/em>,<\/em> Bournemouth University<\/em><\/p>\n

Marta Breschi, University of Trento: \u201cIntellectual property rights protection from a transatlantic perspective\u201d\u00a0Discussant: <\/em>Marc Mimler<\/em>,<\/em> Bournemouth University<\/em><\/p>\n

16.45 \u2013 17.00 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Concluding remarks<\/strong><\/p>\n

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