World Trade Intellectual Property and the Global Élites: An Introduction

Authors

• Peter K. Yu, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Abstract

This introduction examines the shift in intellectual property (IP) lawmaking from domestic governance to international frameworks, particularly through the World Trade Organization (WTO). While international lawmaking promotes harmonization and prevents regulatory races to the bottom, it often prioritizes the interests of developed nations and multinational corporations, potentially undermining the ability of less developed countries to tailor IP systems to their socio-economic needs. The introduction highlights concerns about the exclusion of key issues like consumer rights, cultural diversity, and human rights, as well as the undemocratic nature of global institutions.

Disciplines

Intellectual Property Law | International Trade Law | Law

Recommended Citation

Peter K. Yu, World Trade Intellectual Property and the Global Élites: An Introduction, 10 Cardozo J. Int'l & Comp. L. 1 (2002).
Available at: https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cjicl/vol10/iss1/3