Introduction to IPR- Historical Overview from GATT to WTO
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Why IPR Matters
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Application of IPR in the Global World
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Economic Perspective on IPR
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Types of IPR Its introduction and objectives
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Globalization of IPR
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Economics of Copyright
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Economics of Patent
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Economics of Trademarks
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Economics of Trade Secrets
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Economics of Industrial Design
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Issues in Contemporary Patent
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Critical Issues in Copyright and Related Rights
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Issues in Traditional Knowledge
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Plant Varieties Protection and Biotechnology
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Commercialization of Intellectual Property and Unfair Competition
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Disputes related to Patent in WTO
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Disputes related to copyright, etc. in WTO
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IP and Development
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Summarizing the course
Description:
The objective of this course is divided in two parts – first to explain the basic facet of intellectual property (IP) such as copyright and related rights, trademarks, patents, geographical indications, and industrial designs and second to explore the economic and other issues associated with protection of IPR. A special spotlight will be also on protection of IP in a digitalized world.