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African contributions in shaping the worldwide intellectual property system.
2013
F14 KON.A
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Title
African contributions in shaping the worldwide intellectual property system.
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xx, 319 pages ; 24 cm
ISBN
9781138254411 Paperback
Alternate Call Number
F14 KON.A
Summary
Africa is playing an increasingly more significant role in the domain of international intellectual property law, and this book underlines the contributions made by African countries as a group to the development of the current international IP system. It examines in detail their breakthrough proposals and initiatives at the WTO, WIPO and WHO with regard to IP and public health; IP and traditional knowledge, traditional cultural expressions and genetic resources; IP and biodiversity; and exceptions and limitations to copyright. Using Botswana, Burundi, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Morocco, South Africa and Tunisia as examples, it examines the systems under which these IP subject matters are protected. From a regional perspective, the book also analyses some initiatives taken by ARIPO, OAPI and the African Union to protect traditional knowledge and traditional cultural expressions, especially in relation to protection of the rights of local farming communities and breeders, regulation of access to biological resources, genetically modified organisms and the proposed establishment of the new Pan-African Intellectual Property Organization (PAIPO). Demonstrating how Africa is now an active player on the international IP scene, this book will be invaluable to those interested in intellectual property law, business and commercial law, and African and international law.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 291-303) and index.
Formatted Contents Note
Introduction
African countries' national perspectives on various intellectual property issues
African regional intellectual property systems and regional initiatives
African initiatives at the international level
General conclusions.
African countries' national perspectives on various intellectual property issues
African regional intellectual property systems and regional initiatives
African initiatives at the international level
General conclusions.
Published
London, UK : Routledge, 2013.
Language
English
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