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It is both so predictable and so embarrassing.

The US war against Iran has had an impact on the WIPO negotiations I am attending. Many delegates from Asia and Africa had flights cancelled and are not here.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/10/us/politics/polls-wars-us-support.html

Toni is a wonderfully thoughtful and insightful exec, who has shown that you can build a real business around open software. Finding someone who can execute and who understands the vision of an open protocol at the same time is rare—Toni gets it. I'm excited to see what Toni and Jay build together.

Claimed an IP ownership, yes.

In case of interest, the agenda for the WTO General Council, Tue and Wed is here. The items on preparations for the Ministerial Conference and not under "for decision". Eg, WTO reform is only a report, so it's unclear if the facilitator's draft will be forwarded or opposed

Court case that held that the movements, choreography, instruments, performances and costume of Bata dance of the Yoruba People of Southwest Nigeria are the root source of Salsa.

USAID: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO) YouTube video by LastWeekTonight

Having watched John Oliver's show detailing how the Trump administration's dismantling of USAID led to truly massive (and completely predictable) suffering around the globe, especially among children, I am struggling with my commitment to non-violence. www.youtube.com/watch?v=tU8S...

Are AI-generated materials legally privileged? United States v. Heppner The IPKat blog reports on copyright, patent, trade mark, info-tech and confidentiality issues from a mainly UK and European perspective.

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The court was asked whether communications about a legal case with a publicly available AI platform were protected by attorney-client privilege or the similar work product doctrine. The judge's answer was a clear "no".

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Bluesky CEO Jay Graber Is Stepping Down Venture capitalist Toni Schneider will take over as interim CEO as Bluesky’s board of directors hunts for a permanent replacement.

Jay no longer CEO of Bsk.APP. www.wired.com/story/bluesk...

Part of Trump’s mass appeal (and of why he’s so dangerous) is that he really seems to share Joe Barstool’s worldview that there are no complex problems: Everything has a simple brute solution, which previous leaders were somehow too stupid or weak to deploy.

WIPO Compilation of Information on National and Regional Sui Generis Regimes for the Intellectual Property Protection
of Traditional Knowledge and Traditional Cultural Expressions

www.wipo.int/documents/d/...

🚨 Japan’s Nikkei stock index plunges more than 6%

Among the many infuriating things about these guys is their endless obscene macho posturing—to the point of admitting war crimes because it sounds tough—then instantly cowering at a select few dictators like Putin instead of remaining macho with something like "we're giving Ukraine nukes."

"We're marching through the world."

Twenty and Done: The Fee-Driven Collapse of Claim Count Diversity New data shows 28% of U.S. utility patents now issue with exactly 20 claims, up from 6% in 2005, revealing how USPTO excess claim fees reshape patent scope.

New data reveals a dramatic shift in patent strategy: 28% of U.S. utility patents now issue with exactly 20 claims, up from just 6% in 2005. How are USPTO excess claim fees reshaping patent scope? Read the analysis on Patently-O.

Spanish, Portuguese, French, Dutch and English spoken in Latin America.

Trump to Latin American leaders: "I'm not learning your damn language. I don't have time."

Yikes.

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF, -8.70 YTD

Why Did No One Ask Ukraine How to Destroy Drones? For all of the planning for war in Iran, the world’s most tested anti-drone technology was ignored.

To the surprise of some officials in Kyiv, no one from the U.S. bothered to ask Ukraine to share its expertise in how to defend against drones before starting the offensive in Iran, Simon Shuster and Nancy A. Youssef report.

In the WIPO IGC discussions, a speaker from China saying that patent applicants has to disclose information use of genetic resources (includes DSI), including human genetic resources.

Trump Administration Live Updates: President Ousts Noem as Homeland Security Secretary

Guess there is some level of embarrassing performances that will get you fired.

www.nytimes.com/live/2026/03...

South Africa launches bid to enable local production of long-acting HIV prevention drug, lenacapavir - Unitaid

Unitaid and USP are supporting South Africa’s effort to identify a manufacturer to produce quality-assured lenacapavir. Expanding production in sub-Saharan Africa can diversify supply and bring innovation closer to communities that need it most.

Learn more: unitaid.org/news-blog/so...

Influencers in Dubai post videos with same message | CNN “You live in Dubai, aren’t you scared?” That’s the message that is appearing on millions of social feeds from influencers based in Dubai. After Iran targeted Dubai with drones and missiles, dozens of ...

Dubai's licensing social media influencers, and the war.
www.cnn.com/2026/03/04/w...

FDA grants 'breakthrough' status to generative AI chatbot for surgical patients The FDA's decision on a chatbot for patients recovering from surgery could offer clues on how the agency plans to regulate generative AI tools.

"surgeons will assess the AI’s performance in three situations: when a patient needs basic post-op guidance reaffirmed, when their responses require escalation to the care team, and when they’re encountering a critical emergency that needs immediate response"

www.statnews.com/2026/03/03/f...

after absolutely eviscerating Kristi Noem and calling for her resignation, Tillis is applauded. He thens threatens to hold up nominees if she doesn't stop stonewalling him. My God.

The live transcript of #IGC52 can be found here: @manonress.bsky.social @jamielove.bsky.social @knowledgegov.bsky.social

Intergovernmental Committee on Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Folklore: First Session

The IGC is the Intergovernmental Committee on Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Folklore. First session (IGC 1) took place April 2001. Country positions on some issues have not changed significantly in 25 years.

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Negotiations at @wipo.int IGC began today with opening statements, followed by several information sessions. Text based negotiations are supposed to begin Monday. One key issue, will traditional knowledge and traditional cultural expressions be considered as separate instruments.