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Author Information

Author: Peter Drahos
Affiliation: Research School of Social Sciences, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia

Paper Details

Title: Developing Countries and International Intellectual Property Standard-Setting
Author: Peter Drahos
Journal: The Journal of World Intellectual Property
Subject Area: Intellectual Property, Global Governance, Developing Countries
Focus: Influence of developing countries in international IP standard-setting

Overview

This article examines the extent to which developing countries influence international intellectual property standard-setting processes. The paper explores historical developments, the TRIPS negotiations, and the role of international institutions such as WIPO in shaping global intellectual property standards.

Main Areas Discussed

  • Developing countries and intellectual property standard-setting
  • TRIPS negotiations and democratic bargaining
  • Role of WIPO in global intellectual property expansion
  • Bilateral pressure and trade negotiations
  • Developing country participation in global IP governance
  • Intellectual property and development policy

Key Themes

  • Developing country participation in IP negotiations
  • Global intellectual property governance
  • TRIPS Agreement negotiations
  • WIPO and international standard-setting
  • Intellectual property and development

Suggested Citation

Drahos, Peter
Developing Countries and International Intellectual Property Standard-Setting
The Journal of World Intellectual Property