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Source
NY: Foundation Press, 2nd Edition, 2008
Summary
This casebook describes intellectual property rules around the world.
Policy Relevance
Differences between the culture and law of different countries affect how copyrighted works, patents, and other intellectual property are protected.
Main Points
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Intellectual property law copyright, patent, trademark, unfair competition, trade secrets, industrial design vary from country to country.
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Key cases, statutes, and treaties govern how intellectual property problems across borders are managed.
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Social, economic, and cultural differences between regions affect how intellectual property law works.