Protecting Intellectual Property Rights: Issues and ControversiesPolicymakers responsible for American trade policy have become increasingly concerned with intellectual property issues. This volume is based on the premise that there is confusion over the details of intellectual property law and enforcement in international markets. Discussing the emerging trade related intellectual property issues, Benko attempts to clear up some of this confusion. This monograph provides essential definitions, a review of the existing legal regime, an introduction to the history and economics of intellectual property rights, and a summary of the major policy issues. It also offers some suggestions for additional research. ISBN 0-8447-3617-1; ISBN 0-8447-3622-8 (pbk.): $5.27. |
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RECENT AND PENDING DEVELOPMENTS | 9 |
ECONOMIC THEORY AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS | 15 |
CURRENT ISSUES | 26 |
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