From Nick@bigfatpanda.fsnet.co.uk  Fri Oct 12 08:04:27 2001
From: Nick@bigfatpanda.fsnet.co.uk (Nick Fleming)
Date: Fri, 12 Oct 2001 08:04:27 +0100
Subject: [Patents] WIPO Patent Agenda
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> Since its establishment in 1999, the PAC, under the chairmanship of HRH
> Prince Hassan bin Talal of Jordan, has been instrumental in raising
> awareness among policy makers and the public at large of the role and
> importance of intellectual property as a strategically important tool
> for economic development, wealth creation, social progress and cultural
> enrichment. 

Didn't the US put pressure on Jordan to sign a treaty stating that
they would allow patents on software ? If so, it just seems odd
that they are now chairing this.

Regards,

Nick




