Kur, Annette --- "Intellectual Property Rights in a Fair World Trade System" (Edward Elgar Publishing, 2011) [2011] ELECD 197

Editor(s): Kur, Annette

Title: Intellectual Property Rights in a Fair World Trade System

Sub-title: Proposals for Reform of TRIPS

Topics: Intellectual Property Law; International Economic Law, Trade Law

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Date of Publication: 28 February 2011

Number of pages: 640

ISBN (hard cover): 9781849800099

EISBN: 9781849809580

Abstract/Description:

This important new book constitutes a serious examination of both the positive potential, as well as the deficiencies, of the TRIPS agreement. In the light of their analysis, the editors and their colleagues make a powerful case for wide ranging reforms.

Intellectual Property (IP) law – particularly in relation to international trade regimes – is increasingly finding itself challenged by rapid developments in the technological and global economic landscapes. In its attempt to maintain a responsive legislative system that is interacting successfully with global trade rules, IP is having to respond to an increasing number of actors on an international level. This book examines the problems associated with this undertaking as well as suggesting possible revisions to the TRIPS agreement that would make it more relevant to the environment in which today’s IP mechanisms are operating. The overall aim is to find an adequate response to the ‘IP balance dilemma’. The theme is pursued throughout various topics, including a look at what this means in relation to the economy in a country like China, and also considering how IP is increasingly having to reconcile itself with human rights issues.

This book will appeal to academics, policy makers and post-graduate students in IP and international trade law, as well as related fields, such as development and human rights.