@article{42080,
      author = {Helfer, Laurence R.},
      url = {http://tind.wipo.int/record/42080},
      title = {Human Rights and Intellectual Property : Conflict or  Coexistence?},
      abstract = {"In this essay, I analyze two competing frameworks that  governments, NGOs, and intergovernmental organizations are  using to conceptualize the intersection of human rights and  intellectual property. The first approach views the two  areas of law as in fundamental conflict, with strong  intellectual property protection standards - in particular  those of the TRIPs Agreement - undermining a broad spectrum  of human rights. The second approach sees both areas of law  as concerned with the same basic question: defining the  appropriate scope of private monopoly power to give authors  and inventors a sufficient incentive to create and  innovate, while ensuring that the consuming public adequate  access to the fruits of their efforts. The essay traces the  evolution of these two competing approaches and explores  their consequences for future international lawmaking."},
      recid = {42080},
      pages = {16 pages},
}