ABSTRACT

The enduring fascination for the student of intellectual property law is that it has something for everyone: enough to intrigue philosopher, student of ethics, scientist, politician, artist, entertainer, economist and businessman. Intellectual property law’s influence extends to every aspect of human life. The markings on a can of COCA-COLA, the rights in the books, music, pictures, drama, films and electronic information sources we all use, even the shape of our pen, architecture and the science behind the latest attempt on space exploration all form its subject matter: extending from science to art.