KEI response to NTIA request for comments on AI Accountability Policy, expressing concerns over trade agreement provisions which limit the transparency of source code and algorithms

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KEI-NTIA-AI-Accountability-RFC KEI response to NTIA request for comments on AI Accountability Policy, expressing concerns over trade agreement provisions which limit the transparency of source code and algorithms RE: Notice by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration on 04/13/2023, Document Citation:… Continue Reading →

WHA 76: KEI statement on The World Together: Establishment of an intergovernmental negotiating body to strengthen pandemic prevention, preparedness and response (decision SSA2(5) (2021))

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On Friday, 26 May 2023, Knowledge Ecology International (KEI) delivered the following statement on WHO negotiations on a pandemic treaty. KEI makes 3 points on the INB negotiations. First, There needs to be less secrecy of the INB negotiations on… Continue Reading →

WHA76: KEI statement on Strengthening WHO preparedness for and response to health emergencies

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On Wednesday, 24 May 2023, Knowledge Ecology International (KEI) delivered a statement at the 76th World Health Assembly on Strengthening WHO preparedness for and response to health emergencies. WHO member states should make negotiations at the INB on a pandemic… Continue Reading →

KEI Testimony regarding the opportunities to use differential USPTO fees to achieve additional social objectives

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KEI-USPTO-fees18may2023 Testimony of James Love Representing Knowledge Ecology International (KEI) regarding the opportunities to use differential USPTO fees to achieve additional social objectives USPTO Patent Public Advisory Committee Public Hearing on the Proposed Patent Fee Schedule May 18, 2023 Introduction… Continue Reading →

FTC asked to use its advocacy role in the Xtandi case

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The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) mission “is protecting the public from deceptive or unfair business practices and from unfair methods of competition through law enforcement, advocacy, research, and education.” https://www.ftc.gov/about-ftc/mission The advocacy role of the FTC includes to “Advance… Continue Reading →

NGO Letter to Biden Administration in Support of Xtandi Appeal

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Today, eight non-governmental organizations sent the Biden Administration a letter of support for the administrative appeal of the request for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to use its rights in the patents on the prostate cancer drug… Continue Reading →