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Author Information

Author: Chidi Oguamanam
Affiliation: Dalhousie Law School, Canada

Paper Details

Title: IP in Global Governance: A Venture in Critical Reflection
Author: Chidi Oguamanam
Journal: WIPO Journal
Year: 2011
Subject Area: Intellectual Property, Global Governance, Development Policy

Overview

This article examines the role of intellectual property within global governance and reflects on the evolution of the global intellectual property system, particularly since the introduction of the TRIPS Agreement.

Main Areas Discussed

  • Intellectual property and global governance
  • TRIPS Agreement and global IP order
  • Developing countries and intellectual property
  • Emerging global economic powers
  • Equity and development in IP governance
  • Reform of global intellectual property systems

Key Themes

  • Global intellectual property governance
  • Development and equity in IP
  • Emerging economies and IP reform
  • Access to knowledge
  • Future direction of global IP policy

Suggested Citation

Oguamanam, Chidi
IP in Global Governance: A Venture in Critical Reflection
WIPO Journal, 2011