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American University Washington College of Law is perennially recognized as among the top places in the world to study intellectual property law. The program builds on AUWCL's other major strengths, including international law, public interest law and clinical legal education.

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New Infojustice post "Opening statement by Brazil at the 31st WIPO CDIP Calls For Following UN Family's Goals"

27 Nov, 2023

Ambassador Guilherme de Aguiar Patriota delivered Brazil’s General Statement at the Thirty-First Session of the WIPO Committee on Development and Intellectual Property (CDIP) on November 27, 2023. Focusing on the development agenda, Brazil highlighted the need for WIPO to align its intellectual property mandate with the United Nations family’s goals, especially aiding developing countries and LDCs in achieving their development objectives.

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New Collaboration with the Mandela Institute at Vits Johannesburg on Copyright Law in South Africa

New Collaboration with the Mandela Institute at Vits Johannesburg on Copyright Law in South Africa

24 Nov, 2023

South Africa has spent over 10 years developing new legislation aimed at ensuring a more balanced copyright system. Its aim - to ensure livelihoods for creators and affordable access to knowledge for users. If the reforms are so beneficial for so many people, how do we explain the fierce debates and opposition from some participants in the creative sector? If you've ever wanted to demystify the debates about copyright reform by delving into the political and economic backdrop, this one's for you.

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SCCR44 Outcomes:  Steps Forward to a More Balanced Copyright System?

SCCR44 Outcomes: Steps Forward to a More Balanced Copyright System?

22 Nov, 2023

In this video, members of the project on the Right to Research in International Copyright Law explain how the latest WIPO meetings took several steps forward in achieving a fairer and more balanced copyright system.

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Newly Published Documents Summarize the Decisions From the 44th Meeting of the WIPO Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights

Newly Published Documents Summarize the Decisions From the 44th Meeting of the WIPO Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights

21 Nov, 2023

The World Intellectual Property Organization’s Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights (SCCR) held its 44th meeting on November 6-8, 2023. PIJIP published two documents summarizing the decisions made at the meeting as recorded in the Chair’s Summary.

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American University Welcomes Kara Swisher as Guest Lecturer

American University Welcomes Kara Swisher as Guest Lecturer

20 Nov, 2023

American University Sine Institute of Policy and Politics welcomes Kara Swisher to teach a series of seminars throughout the spring semester. Swisher Hosts On With Kara Swisher; Co-Hosts Pivot for New York Magazine and is a Contributor at CNN.

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