Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) and Economic Development

Globalization and the rapid proliferation of technology have elevated the significance of intellectual property protection. The importance of IPRs has increased in recent years in the wake of rapid advancements and proliferation of technology. Intellectual property protection is a key factor for economic growth and advancement in the high technology sector. This book discusses the intangible nature of intellectual property and the worldwide inconsistency of standard practices.

The Agreement establishing the WTO contains, inter alia, an Agreement on Trade-related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS). The TRIPS Agreement is presently the most comprehensive multilateral agreement on intellectual property. This book contains 13 research papers, authored by experts in the field, which explain and examine various aspects of the TRIPS Agreement and the corresponding Indian laws for its implementation.