A very interesting set of lectures coming up for IP enthusiasts. Prof William Fisher, whom many may know from his global CopyrightX and PatentX courses, will be delivering two public lectures in India over the next few weeks. Prof. Fisher is the Wilmer Hale Professor of Intellectual Property Law, Harvard Law School and is also the Director of Global Access in Action, a non-profit organization. He has written extensively on Intellectual Property, Legal History, Technology law and policy, and Legal History (See here for a list of his publications).
Both the lectures are free to attend and require separate prior registrations. Please see details below:
Special lecture on Fostering Innovation, Production and Access to Pharmaceutical Products in Developing Countries – September 27th, 2024 (Bangalore)
About the Lecture
Access to affordable, high-quality pharmaceutical products remains a critical challenge worldwide, particularly in the Global South. In this lecture, Prof. William Fisher will explore this pressing global health issue through historical insights, including responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. He will discuss potential initiatives that can foster local pharmaceutical innovation and production without requiring changes to the existing international intellectual property obligations. Through a set of legal and economic suggestions, the talk will explore ways to build sustainable infrastructure for local pharmaceutical industries in the Global South, while also addressing some of the key concerns of both proponents as well as critics of intellectual property rights.
Venue: Bangalore International Centre (BIC), Bangalore, Karnataka
When: Friday, September 27, 2024, 6:30 PM
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Prof. Scaria Zacharia Memorial Lecture 2024 on Artificial Intelligence and the Interests of Humanity- October 1st, 2024 (Kalady)
Venue: Seminar Hall, Language Block, Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady, Kerala
When: October 1, 2024 (Tuesday), 10:30 AM
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