Shipping Note: This item usually arrives at your doorstep in 10-15 daysAuthor: M B RaoManjula Guru/Publisher: Sage PublicationsYear: 2003Language: EnglishPages: 348ISBN/UPC (if available): 0761997385 DescriptionThe ownership of intellectual property is an important concept that very often has international ramifications. This timely book discusses in detail the controversial TRIPS (Trade Related Intellectual Property Rights) Agreement that was a result of the Uruguay Round negotiations. TRIPS aims to strengthen IPRs by checking copying, piracy, illegal imports and other violations. It also seeks better enforcement by strengthening the dispute settlement procedure. While everyone is agreed on the need for protecting IPRs, the areas of disagreement mainly centre around patent protection and the enforcement of rights.In this comprehensive book, the authors deal with this very topical subject in a simple and easy to follow style. The TRIPS Agreement and its effects are explained in detail with special reference to developing countries. The book also critically examines the provisions of the Agreement article wise as well as the case law on the subject. In addition, the authors have discussed and analyzed numerous pertinent topics that include:Industrial designThe protection of undisclosed informationAnti-Competitive practicesIndian and other national laws on the subjectThe Doha Declaration and further negotiations on TRIPS REVIEWSThe book is useful reading for lawyers, business leaders and students of international business. -Business Standard The authors have discussed ways and means of securing enforcement of rights, special requirements related to border measures to control cross-border movement of goods, and finally, the various procedures for dispute settlement under the WTO framework. -Indian ManagementRao tries to demystify TRIPS and the regime of copyrights, patents, trademarks and geographical indications. The authors particularly examine the implications of TRIPS for developing countries, which are demanding access to life-saving drugs and the right to evolve their own public policies. -The Financial ExpressContentsPREFACEINTRODUCTIONTRIPS: A Brief BackgroundInterpreting TRIPSCopyright and Related RightsTrade Marks and Geographical IndicationsIndustrial DesignsPatentsLayout Designs of Integrated CircuitsProtection of Undisclosed InformationControl of Anti-competitive PracticesEnforcement of Intellectual Property RightsTransitional ArrangementsReflections on the TRIPS AgreementSELECT BIBLIOGRAPHYINDEX
