The Impact of the New World Order on Economic Development: The Role of the Intellectual Property Rights System, 6 J. Marshall Rev. Intell. Prop. L. 1 (2006)

Authors

Joseph Straus

Abstract

This article provides a close look at the development of intellectual property protection contrasted with the development of globalization. Specifically, the agreements forming the legal framework of the World Trade Organization are discussed and their impact on the economic development of developing countries examined. A closer look is given to China and India, where only recently intellectual property protection standards complying with mandatory rules of the TRIPS Agreement have been introduced, and where the most remarkable economic, scientific, and technological development can be observed. This article emphasizes the necessity of all members of the World Trade Organization to comply with their obligations under all WTO Agreements, i.e. GATT 1994, TRIPS, TRIMS and GATS, in order to prevent frictions of international trade.

Recommended Citation

Joseph Straus, The Impact of the New World Order on Economic Development: The Role of the Intellectual Property Rights System, 6 J. Marshall Rev. Intell. Prop. L. 1 (2006)