WIPO Magazine | ISSUE 6/2015 (December) | | | WIPO Re:Search: WIPO’s global health initiative Since its launch in 2011, WIPO Re:Search has sought to catalyze research on neglected tropical diseases, malaria and tuberculosis. Independent health specialist Richard Mahoney reports on the recent strategic review of the initiative. Spurring innovation in Africa: an interview with the President of Mauritius President Ameenah Gurib-Fakim shares her vision of an Africa that prioritizes science, technology and innovation to build sustainable knowledge economies through effective use of IP. ŠKODA’s perspective on IP Innovation and IP have been central to the fortunes of ŠKODA AUTO since it began building cars in the late 19th century. Miroslav Cerny, Head of the IP Department, offers his perspective on the importance of IP to the business. Breakthrough innovation and economic growth WIPO Chief Economist Carsten Fink highlights findings from the 2015 World Intellectual Property Report on innovations with a transformative impact on the economy. India’s IP Ecosystem 2.0 Amid rising demand for IP rights in recent years, the Indian IP Office has overhauled its operations. Chaitanya Prasad, Former Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks discusses achievements and future challenges. |