Development Gateway Spotlight on Intellectual Property Rights

Development Gateway Spotlight on Intellectual Property Rights

Published Jan 2003

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What lies ahead for developing countries as they implement IPRs?

In honor of Intellectual Property Day 2003 this Development Gateway feature considers what lies ahead for developing countries as they implement IPRs, including the potential threat that IPR pose to food security in Africa, issues behind Trade Related Intellectual Property (TRIPs), and the role of NGOs in intellectual property dialogues.

The Spotlight features comprehensive information and resources on IPR:

  • Access resources from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
  • Read case studies on the challenges of implementing IPR in Bulgaria and India, including an exclusive interview with Dr. R.A. Mashelkar, Director General of India's Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and Chairman of the Standing Committee on Information Technology of WIPO
  • Find out which donors are most active in IPR projects worldwide
  • Look for books about IPR in development

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