8th Annual IP Data & Research Conference Featuring Jeremy de Beer

The presentation offers a valuable expert perspective on the intersection of intellectual property and trade tensions, a topic often overlooked in mainstream discourse. De Beer’s argument is well-structured, moving from context to data to scenarios. He correctly identifies a gap in available data, particularly the underutilization of ‘charges for the use of intellectual property’ (COIP) statistics. The empirical data he presents, showing a growing Canadian deficit in COIP, is a significant contribution, as it quantifies a problem often discussed anecdotally. However, the talk is primarily an expert opinion, and while he references ongoing research, the full methodology and data are not presented in detail. The scenarios are forward-looking and speculative, which is appropriate for strategic foresight but not definitive. The speaker acknowledges the limitations and calls for more robust measurement tools. The sources cited, including a 2022 book and upcoming CIGI reports, lend credibility, but the talk would benefit from more concrete citations during the presentation. The adéquation titre/contenu is excellent, as the title accurately reflects the conference and the speaker’s focus. Overall, the talk is informative and thought-provoking, but its reliance on expert judgment and preliminary data means it should be viewed as a starting point for further research rather than a definitive analysis.

The title accurately reflects the content: a keynote at the IP Data & Research Conference, featuring Jeremy de Beer's presentation on IP and trade tensions.

8/10

The presentation is grounded in empirical data from Statistics Canada and WIPO, with references to academic work and policy briefs. The speaker is a recognized expert, and the content is well-structured, though it represents an expert opinion with some forward-looking scenarios.

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• 00:00Introduction of Jeremy de Beer by conference host.
• 02:00De Beer begins keynote, acknowledges support, and outlines three scenarios.
• 10:00Discussion on the unraveling of the rules-based order and the need for empirical data.
• 20:00Introduction of three ways to measure IP flows: asset stocks, embedded value, and charges for use.
• 30:00Presentation of data on Canada's charges for use of intellectual property deficit, $11.4B in 2023.
• 40:00Discussion of scenario 1: IP in rebalancing and retaliation, with examples.
• 50:00Scenario 2: IP in trade deal renegotiation, focusing on CUSMA.
• 1:00:00Scenario 3: IP in economic restructuring and innovation policy.
• 1:10:00Conclusion and call for more data and research.

• Trade and Knowledge — Book edited by Anthony Tubman and Jri Watal, 2022, Cambridge University Press, cited as leading work on measuring IP value in trade.
• CIGI policy brief on digital competition and data sovereignty — Upcoming policy brief by de Beer, mentioned as forthcoming.
• Special report on intellectual property amid trade tensions — Forthcoming CIGI special report by de Beer, containing fuller data and analysis.

• WIPO IP Statistics — WIPO provides global IP data that can be used to compare Canada's COIP flows with other countries.