Author Information
Author: Mywish K. Maredia
Submitted To: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
Date: December 2001
Paper Details
Title: Application of Intellectual Property Rights in Developing Countries: Implications for Public Policy and Agricultural Research Institutes
Author: Mywish K. Maredia
Date: December 2001
Commissioned By: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
Subject Area: Intellectual Property, Agricultural Research, Public Policy, TRIPS Agreement
Overview
This study examines the application of intellectual property rights in developing countries and analyzes their implications for public agricultural research institutions and policy makers. The paper focuses on how intellectual property frameworks influence agricultural innovation, technology transfer, and research collaboration in developing economies.
Main Areas Discussed
- Intellectual property rights and agricultural research
- TRIPS Agreement and developing countries
- Public sector agricultural research institutions
- Intellectual property policy development
- Technology transfer and innovation
- Institutional capacity building in developing countries
Key Themes
- Intellectual property and development
- Agricultural innovation and research
- Public policy and intellectual property
- Technology transfer in developing countries
- TRIPS implementation challenges
About the Article
The paper analyzes how expanding intellectual property rights affects agricultural research systems in developing countries and highlights policy options for governments and research institutions to manage intellectual property effectively while supporting innovation and development.
Suggested Citation
Maredia, Mywish K.
Application of Intellectual Property Rights in Developing Countries: Implications for Public Policy and Agricultural Research Institutes
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), December 2001
