J. Halbert (2007), 'The World Intellectual Property Organization: Past, Present and Future', Journal of the Copyright … TRIPS Agreement', Journal of World Intellectual Property, 6 (1), 155-89 -- Ruth L. Okediji (2003), 'Public Welfare and the …), 'The Political Economy of the South Africa-United States Patent Dispute', Journal of World Intellectual Property, 2 (6 …

It is widely recognised that many copyright issues are also economic issues. As a result the level of interest in the … economics of copyright continues to grow. This carefully edited book presents a selection of the most important recent … contributions to a wide range of economic topics on copyright. These include the copyright term, infringement issues, administration …

The Economic Valuation of Patents provides an original and essential analysis of patent valuation, presenting the main …pt. 1. Perspectives on patent value -- pt. 2. Patent valuation methods -- pt. 3. Patent valuation contexts …

), 'An Economic Analysis of Copyright Law', Journal of Legal Studies, XVIII (2), June, 325-63 -- Wendy J. Gordon (1982 …), 'An Economic Analysis of Copyright Collectives', Virginia Law Review, 78 (1), February, 383-411 -- Yoram Barzel (1968 … Nature and Function of the Patent System', Journal of Law and Economics, XX (2), October, 265-90 -- Donald G. McFetridge and …

Information, property rights and innovation -- The most-used information protection means : capability and marketing … smaller firms -- Direct protection of innovation -- Epilogue : Must interests prevail? … research in the US and Europe as well as practical experience of economic innovation, it goes far beyond the traditional realm …

Innovation and Institutions is an extensive elaboration on the make up of systems of innovation. It examines why some … countries are more innovative than others, why national styles of innovation differ, and goes on to explore why some countries …

innovation, and the many uses and abuses of patents. The text also details new IP phenomena in an increasingly patent …-intensive world with patent-rich multinationals and patent-savvy new entrants from Asia. In a world facing challenges that call for …Contents: Preface -- 1. Innovation, IP and intellectual capitalism -- 2. Analytical framework -- 3. Patents and …

Featuring expert contributors from around the world, this book offers insight into the vital theoretical and practical … aspects of the economics of copyright. Topics discussed include fair use, performers' rights, copyright and trade, online … music streaming, internet piracy, copyright and visual art markets, and open source publishing. In addition to in …

by TRIPS and the poor state of most public health systems in Southern countries. In so doing, the book renews our …