International policies toward protecting intellectual property rights have seen profound changes over the past two decades. Rules on how to protect patents, cop

The book examines the correlation between Intellectual Property Law – notably copyright – on the one hand and social and economic development on the other.

Across the world, developing countries are attempting to balance the international standards of intellectual property concerning pharmaceutical patents against

This book comprises chapters by leading international authors analysing the interface between intellectual property and foreign direct investment, development,

Protection of intellectual property rights (IPRs) serves a dual role in economic development. While it promotes innovation by providing legal protection of inve