Knowledge-Economy Ilites, the International Law of Intellectual Property and Trade, and Economic Development

Authors

• Michael P. Ryan

Abstract

The article challenges the simplistic view of the TRIPS Agreement as a tool solely for corporate power, emphasizing instead the agency and strategic choices of developing countries in shaping intellectual property (IP) policies to their economic benefit. It highlights the complexity of IP laws, including trademarks, patents, and copyrights, and their varying acceptance and impact in developing nations. The analysis underscores the importance of understanding sector-specific dynamics and the role of international organizations in promoting IP standards, ultimately advocating for a nuanced approach to IP policies that align with local development goals and global economic integration.

Disciplines

Intellectual Property Law | International Law | Law

Recommended Citation

Michael P. Ryan, Knowledge-Economy Ilites, the International Law of Intellectual Property and Trade, and Economic Development, 10 Cardozo J. Int'l & Comp. L. 271 (2002).
Available at: https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cjicl/vol10/iss1/14