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 This
year’s conference on “How the Protection of Intellectual
Property Rights Can Help Stimulate the Economic Development
of Haiti,” held on
November 12, at the Haitian Embassy in Washington DC, was
a great success!!
The event was warmly welcomed by a moderately large audience
representing diverse communities, organizations and the media.
Some attendees traveled all the way from Florida, New York,
Boston to participate in this event.
The conference featured a panel discussion that included Professor
Doris Estelle Long (The John Marshall School of Law), Raymond
Joseph (Charge D’Affaires at the Haitian Embassy), Jean
Claude Eugene (Artist, Musician, Playwright), Clyde Vanel
(Vanel Law Firm), Jean R. Homere (Editor in Chief, HAIPA),
and Yves Joseph (Tabou Combo).
See
conference2004.
 The
panelists provided interesting insights on intellectual property
issues pertaining to copyright, trademarks, traditional knowledge,
trade secrets, geographical indications.
Particularly, Mr. Jean Claude Eugene discussed how copyright
violations in the music industry have impeded economic growth
in Haiti. Mr. Yves Joseph then offered suggestions and recommendations
based on his 36 year experience as a
veteran musician on what has been done to curb piracy in the
music industry. Further, Mr. Clyde Vanel offered his insights
as an attorney on what can be done to stop infringement of
intellectual property rights in the Haitian Community. Then,
Mr. Homere discussed how the protection of traditional knowledge
can provide Haiti with a competitive edge in the world market.
Last, Professor Long capped the presentations by discussing
how the different areas of intellectual property can help
Haiti develop its cultural industries.
The presentations were warmly received and the discussion
session that ensued was very engaging. We expect an ongoing
communication on these issues. Stay tuned for more information
on how you can participate.
 HAIPA
thanks our panelists, sponsors and supporters for their contribution
to the event. We look forward to seeing you
at our next event early in the Winter of 2005.
Copies of the presentations are available below:
Statement
By the Chairman of HAIPA
Traditional Knowledge
Curbing Piracy
Infringement of IP rights in Haiti
IP
rights and cultural industries of Haiti
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