The TRIPS agreement, sustainable development and the public interest : discussion paper
Walker, Simon
IUCN, Environmental Law Centre; Center for International Environmental Law
This paper addresses the environmental and developmental impacts of patent protection by specifically focusing on the global agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS). While the TRIPS agreement serves as an important step in harmonizing international intellectual property systems, the author contends that it currently fails to properly balance public and private interests, especially in the gap between rich and poor. This thoughtful paper can serve as a base from which to debate a serious issue and suggest proposals for reform.
Series: IUCN Environmental Policy and Law Paper no.041
Gland : IUCN, 2001 xiv, 60p.
ISBN 2-8317-0604-1
Price: USD 25.50 Order number: http://islandpress.org/ip/books/book/distributed/T/bo4393004.html
Note: Includes bibliographic references
Keywords: Intellectual property rights; Trade; International agreements; Environmental law; Environmental policy Law
