The relationship between the protection of intellectual property (IP) and human rights has been examined in a growing number of publications. Most focus on the substantive law overlaps, interfaces, tensions and maybe even conflicts between the two areas of law – be it on the national, regional...

The notion to strengthen regimes for the enforcement of intellectual property currently takes centre stage in various international, regional and national forums. In general, developed countries are demanding stronger enforcement, while developing countries take a defensive stand aiming to...