Private Law Theory

INTRODUCTION
Much has changed in the past 25 years since the establishment of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the adoption of its Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS). For instance, technological advancements have allowed for the dissemination of information and development of integrated, global supply chains that have allowed intellectual property (IP) to be shared in new and creative ways. In addition, the practice of IP law has evolved over the last quarter of a century. Emerging intersections between IP and different branches of the law including public health, international trade law, international investment law, development, human rights and others have also created opportunities but further challenged the system – pushing towards the expansion of IP …

Pratyush Nath Upreti, The changing nature of international intellectual property, Journal of Intellectual Property Law & Practice. Published: 6 November 2023