ABSTRACT

This book discusses the economic, political, legal, and social concerns of the world's governments on intellectual property rights. It analyzes the systems of both developed and developing economies and draws a clear picture of the status of intellectual property regimes around the world.

part One

Introduction

chapter 1|15 pages

Intellectual Property Rights in the 1990s

Problems and Solutions

part Two

Issues in Intellectual Property Rights

chapter 3|16 pages

Protection of Intellectual Property Rights

Research and Development Decisions and Economic Growth

chapter 4|14 pages

Computer Software

Protecting the Crown Jewels of the Information Economy