Brexit and IP: The Great Unraveling?

Authors

Graeme B. Dinwoodie, University of Oxford
Rochelle Cooper Dreyfuss, N.Y.U. School of Law

Abstract

The article examines the impact of Brexit on intellectual property (IP) law in the United Kingdom, arguing that while Brexit may theoretically restore sovereignty, the practical benefits are limited. The U.K. remains deeply intertwined with international IP regimes, and the costs of divergence from European Union (E.U.) law may outweigh the gains. The authors conclude that the U.K. will likely need to recreate many E.U.-derived IP protections to maintain a robust creative sector and global trade efficiency.

Disciplines

Intellectual Property Law | Jurisprudence | Law

Recommended Citation

Graeme B. Dinwoodie & Rochelle C. Dreyfuss, Brexit and IP: The Great Unraveling?, 39 Cardozo L. Rev. 967 (2018).
Available at: https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/clr/vol39/iss3/9