2. LIF – 26 October 2011 Ljubljana

3. South Africa cont. Presentation of redrafted Bill to Parliament (27 October 2011) Bill issued (4 yrs ago)  NEDLAC (2008/9)  parl hearings (Oct 2010)  response by DTI to hearings (May 2011)  Redraft by DTI (June 2011)  Redraft by Parl Legal Advisor (July 2011)  Presentation of redrafted Bill to Parliament (27 October 2011)

4. South Africa cont. Although better than original Bill, redraft still has difficult provisions from a practical perspective, eg: – Perpetual copyright – Extension of exclusive rights for IK works – Requiring EXISTING IK users to enter into benefit sharing agreements

5. Creation of traditional works by way of recognition (uncertainty for publishers and authors) -Use of South African traditional stories -DALRO – TV rights in SA children storybook What does it mean for you?

6. 26 September 2011 Intergov. Committee on IP and Genetic Resources, TK and Folklore Renewed mandate of the Intergov. Committee on IP and Genetic Resources, TK and Folklore (IGC) (2012-2013) September 2012 instrument Diplomatic conference (Very different to SA text) WIPO 

7. Australian donation to WIPO Voluntary Fund WIPO

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