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What to watch out for in the EU-Mercosur FTA negotiations: consequences for access to medicines
24-Mar-2017 IP Watch
Some of the main TRIPS-plus measures historically pushed for by countries such as the United States or the EU are being again proposed at the EU-Mercosur FTA.
Place of arbitration in the proposed “investment court” scenario: an overlooked issue?
24-Mar-2017 Kluwer Arbitration Blog
The place of arbitration matters because the law at the place of arbitration determines the procedural frame for the arbitration and therefore may have important consequences.
EU deeply divided over Western Sahara policy
23-Mar-2017 Al Monitor
The ECJ has ruled that EU trade agreements can only apply to Western Sahara if the legitimate representatives of its people agree to it. In practice, the EU’s 2017 list of approved exporters from Morocco still includes entities based in Western Sahara.
Australia, China to boost trade with beef making the cut
23-Mar-2017 Reuters
Australia and China are expected to sign new bilateral agreements on beef exports, energy and security.
EU suppliers push for Mercosur trade deal
23-Mar-2017 WardsAuto
The election of Donald Trump to the presidency in the U.S. and its potential impact on EU-U.S. trade talks has made the Mercosur negotiations that entered a new round this week a high priority for the European Commission.
Switzerland wants stricter intellectual property rules in India that could harm generic drug makers
23-Mar-2017 Scroll.in
Switzerland is pushing for tighter patent protection, data exclusivity and dropping compulsory licencing under a new free trade agreement.
New EU-Armenia deal initialed in Yerevan
23-Mar-2017 Massis Post
The agreement is meant to serve as a less ambitious substitute for an Association Agreement negotiated by Armenian and EU officials in the summer of 2013.
Reko Diq project: Balochistan likely to pay $350m in out-of-court settlement
23-Mar-2017 The News
The ICSID tribunal rejected Pakistan’s final defence against liability, and confirmed that Pakistan had violated several provisions of its bilateral investment treaty with Australia.
Rockhopper launches arbitration claim against Italy
23-Mar-2017 Times
Rockhopper Exploration is fighting for compensation from Italy after it banned offshore drilling, leaving the company unable to develop one of its oil and gas fields.
EU, Mercosur countries work to speed up trade talks
23-Mar-2017 ICTSD
A fresh round of talks between parties is taking place this week in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
France’s top court questions constitutionality of CETA
23-Mar-2017 EurActiv
The Constitutional Court announced that it would delay its decision on the legality of the EU’s free trade agreement with Canada, confirming doubts about its compatibility with the French constitution.
Head of Asia trade talks warns against adding elements of Trump-derailed TPP into new pact
23-Mar-2017 Bloomberg
The chief negotiator of RCEP expressed hope that talks can be concluded this year if member nations refrain from introducing elements of the TPP
PCA tribunal dismisses expropriation and FET claims concerning an eco-touristic venture
22-Mar-2017 IISD
A tribunal under the auspices of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) dismissed all claims by Canadian businessman Peter A. Allard against Barbados.
JEFTA: The latest massive ’trade’ deal you’ve never heard of, negotiated behind closed doors, with zero public scrutiny
22-Mar-2017 Tech Dirt
One of the negotiations that has been going on in the background is for a major trade agreement between the EU and Japan since 2013.
Bad agreement for the Caribbean
22-Mar-2017 Barbados Today
The evidence is clear: after 10 years of the EPA, the promised benefits have not been realized.
US ranchers saddle up for trade battle with Washington
22-Mar-2017 BBC
President Trump’s promise to renegotiate Nafta and possibly place tariffs on Mexico or other US trading partners has the beef industry worried. The industry is already reeling from the loss of the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Secretive EU-Japan trade deal to be finalised away from public eye
22-Mar-2017 S2B
Joint civil society statement on the Eu-Japan free trade agreement.
GN takes Colombia to arbitration
22-Mar-2017 Natural Gas World
Spanish utility Gas Natural (GN) said it has launched arbitration proceedings against Colombia.
USDEC CEO to Mexico: ‘US dairy industry is fighting hard to ensure that NAFTA is here to stay’
22-Mar-2017 Dairy Reporter
Three leaders of US dairy organizations traveled to Mexico City to reaffirm their commitment to maintaining a positive trade relationship with Mexico’s dairy industry and consumers.
Leaked document: Note by Switzerland on India EFTA TEPA IP Chapter
22-Mar-2017 KEI
In this note, Switzerland is proposing that India agree to broader patentable subject matter, particularly as regards biologic products.