International Intellectual Property in an Integrated World Economy
provides students with a comprehensive introduction to the global system
regulating intellectual property rights. The authors use meticulously selected
case decisions from different national, regional, and multilateral courts and
dispute settlement bodies to illustrate the application of legal principles,
as well as to introduce the impact the treatment of intellectual property
rights may have on a range of social and economic interests.
This outstanding text recognizes that students today need to understand
intellectual property concepts in the context of a global economy. This unique
teaching tool:
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explores the technical aspects of intellectual property rights practice and
the context in which decisions are made and carried out
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explicitly addresses the importance of technology developments for
intellectual property, including how the international intellectual property
system may be adapting to pressures for change
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explains the roles of various multilateral organizations in the regulation of
intellectual property rights, including the World Intellectual Property
Organization (WIPO) and the World Trade Organization (WTO), and how other
regulating organizations, such as the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
and World Health Organization (WHO), are involved
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analyzes the role of regional organizations such as the European Union (EU),
the European Patent Office (EPO), and the African Regional Intellectual
Property Organization (ARIPO), as well as explaining the network of
multilateral and regional trade agreements within the intellectual property
rights system, and the mechanisms for the implementation of those agreements
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Provides important tools for future employment in a variety of public settings
The Teacher's Manual provides:
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an up-to-date detailed explanation of the subject matter of the book,
expanding upon the underlying themes
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additional substantive content that will aid in class preparation
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links to international institution (and other) websites that can be used for
classroom illustration of how the international intellectual property system
operates
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suggested paper topics, syllabus/page selection and sample exams
For new teachers, the Teacher's Manual is an invaluable aid for classroom
preparation. For experienced teachers, the commentary in the Teacher's Manual
provides added value to the text.
* Teaching materials available only for professors only.
