9781446266342 Print 9781785391958 electronic version 9781473910027 9781473909021 electronic book
Alternate Call Number
F 619 DAV.S
Summary
This Handbook brings together scholars from around the world in addressing the global significance of, controversies over and alternatives to intellectual property (IP) today. It brings together over fifty of the leading authors in this field across the spectrum of academic disciplines, from law, economics, geography, sociology, politics and anthropology.
Formatted Contents Note
I. Foundations and philosophies: intellectual property in a global world; II. IP and development; III. Branding the world; IV. Between economy and culture; V. Commons; VI. Creative copying; VII. Audiences and sharing; VIII. Creative origins and limitations; IX. Regulating innovative technology; X. Parameters of patent; XI. Patenting the future?.
List of figures and tables Notes on the editors and contributors Preface Acknowledgements List of acronyms Introduction / Matthew David and Debora Halbert Part I Foundations and philosophies: Intellectual Property in a global world Part II IP and development Part III Branding the world Part IV Between economy and culture Part V Commons Part VI Creative copying Part VII Audiences and sharing Part VIII Creative origins and limitations Part IX Regulating innovative technology Part X Parameters of patent Part XI Patenting the future?