Challenges for Agricultural Research, conference 6-8 April

from 06-Apr-2009 to 08-Apr-2009

Faced with uncertain economic prospects, governments must find forward-looking solutions to secure food resources, conserve fuel and protect the environment.  Scientists and policymakers will meet in Prague to discuss the latest findings in research on animal cloning, food safety and pest control, among others.

OECD launches public consultations on draft guidelines for human biobanks and genetic research databases

from 04-Apr-2008 to 16-May-2008

The OECD is inviting comments on its draft Guidelines for Human Biobanks and Genetic Research Databases, which offer principles and best practices for the establishment, governance, management and use of human biobanks and genetic research databases. The invitation to comment is open to all interested parties. Comments may be submitted until 30 May.

Conference on research use of patented inventions

from 18-May-2006 to 19-May-2006

This conference, held in Madrid, aimed to engage policy makers and stakeholders from OECD countries in discussions about the use of patented inventions and the knowledge embedded in them for research in the public and private sector.

Conference "Intellectual Property as an Economic Asset: Key Issues in Valuation and Exploitation", Berlin (Germany)

from 30-Jun-2005 to 01-Jul-2005

This conference, held in Berlin, provided a platform for international experts in the field of IP valuation and exploitation to review current motivations and practices for patent valuation and exploitation across industry sectors and examine ways in which public and private sector organisations can improve the effectiveness of the system of IP valuation and exploitation.

Forum on Business Performance and Intellectual Assets, Paris (France)

on 06-Oct-2004

This forum explored issues related to measurement, reporting and management of intellectual assets which are increasingly important determinants for business performance. Participation was by invitation only.

OECD Workshop on the Safety of Novel Foods and Feeds, 16-18 September 2002, Moscow, Russian Federation

from 16-Sep-2002 to 18-Sep-2002

The objective of the Workshop is to bring together a group of participants who are all engaged in the task of making assessments on novel foods and feeds for a constructive, hands-on approach toward the evaluation and assessment of dossiers.

Expert Workshop on Genetic Inventions, IPRs and Licensing Practices

from 24-Jan-2002 to 25-Jan-2002

Aiming to a better understanding of the data on the licensing practices in gene-based inventions; documenting the benefits of gene patents as well as the concerns certain licensing practices have raised; and discussing strategies developed in response to the proliferation of gene-based patents.

Workshop on the Management of IPRs from Public Research

on 11-Dec-2000

Governments and public research institutions are seeking ways to accelerate the transformation of investments in public research into innovations. The effective management and exploitation of the intellectual property resulting from publicly funded research is of crucial importance in this context.

Living Modified Organisms (LMOs) and the Environment: an International Conference in Raleigh, USA, 27-30 November 2001

from 27-Nov-2001 to 30-Nov-2001

300 experts in environmental assessment from governments, academia, industry, environmental groups and intergovernmental organisations met to discuss the underlying science for assessing transgenic organisms in the environment.