Description
A uniquely qualified set of academics and experts from around the world discuss the historical context in which the Agreement was negotiated, its basic principles and the nature of the obligations it creates for WTO members. Together with the second volume -- Research Handbook on the Interpretation and Enforcement of Intellectual Property under WTO Rules - - it examines the minimum standards that must be implemented with regard to patents, trademarks, geographical indications, copyright and related rights, integrated circuits and test data.
This Handbook is an essential tool for scholars, researchers and advanced students in the field of intellectual property. It also provides materials of direct relevance for policymakers and legal practitioners.
About the Author
Edited by Carlos M. Correa, Executive Director, South Centre, Geneva, Switzerland
Reviews
'Carlos Correa has in these two Research Handbooks on the TRIPS Agreement, done a magnificent job of bringing together a large number of scholars to analyse the many issues raised by the Agreement. The result is an integrated resource of high quality that helps readers to understand the many complex dimensions of TRIPS.' -- Peter Drahos, RegNet, The Australian National University, Canberra
'TRIPs is the only positive integration type of agreement in the WTO. Scholars have legitimately in my view, questioned its inclusion in the WTO since the protection of IP rights is no more a trade issue than many other similar issues. This is the first time that a set of well-known experts has dealt in a comprehensive manner with the vast array of issues regarding the coming-into-being, the functioning and the perspectives of the TRIPs regime under the aegis of the WTO. These two volumes will provide very useful guidance to students and policymakers alike dealing with protection of IP rights and international trade.' -- = Petros C. Mavroidis, Columbia Law School, US and University of Neuchatel, Switzerland
Book Information
ISBN 9781847209047
Author Carlos M. Correa
Format Hardback
Page Count 768
Imprint Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Publisher Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
