Books in the Globalization and Law series

Presenting a comparative review of patenting in two key but diverging jurisdictions, Canada and the US, this book considers how states might exercise the right of self-determination in their domestic law and policy over biopatenting to promote objectives of human welfare and fair competition.

Protection of traditional knowledge and resources is of critical concern not only to the groups involved but also to the international trading community for which these resources are of increasing economic importance. This work examines the concept of 'community', intellectual property models and additional sources for protection.

The move to patent everything is increasingly being seen as sinister, witness the success of Napster and the movement against globalization. This text draws attention to the creed that proposes that ownership privileges should over-ride community interests.

The concept of creativity, together with concerns over access to creativity and knowledge, are the subject of international debate. This book analyses the construction of creativity within intellectual property laws and addresses strategic responses to intellectual property.