In a rapidly changing world, the underlying philosophies, the rationale and the appropriateness of patent law have come under question. In this insightful collection, the authors undertake a careful examination of existing patent systems and their prospects for the future. Scholars and practitioners from Japan, the US, Europe, India, Brazil and China give detailed analyses of current and likely future problems with their respective systems, and outline possible responses to them. With detailed and extensive contributions, this book will greatly appeal to students, practitioners, policymakers and academics who are interested in the problems of current patent system in the world and their future.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Foreword Preface: Patent System at the Crossroads – Introduction PART I: ESSENCE AND FUNCTIONS OF THE PATENT SYSTEM - 1. Current Situation and Vision of the Patent System: From the Perspective of Jurisprudence. 2. Current Situation and Vision of the Patent System: From the Perspective of Economics. 3. Ignoring Patents PART II: TRILATERAL AREA AND THE FUTURE OF THEIR PATENT SYSTEMS - 4. The Future of IP in Europe. 5. Taking Stock and Looking Ahead: The Future of U.S. Patent Law. 6. Issues and Possible Solutions in Japan: Patent Filing Activities of Japanese Companies, Resulting Backlog Problem, and Possible Solutions PART III: DEVELOPING COUNTRIES AND THE FUTURE OF THEIR PATENT SYSTEMS - 7. The Indian Patent System: The Road Ahead. 8. The Brazilian Patent System: Challenges for the Future. 9. Review and Perspective of the Chinese Patent System Index