Digital trade has been driven by the technological revolution and the universalisation of the Internet, redefining both consumption and the structure of international trade. Despite its potential benefits, the digital transformation has brought with…
In this paper, a complex interplay is demonstrated, indicating that the impact of intellectual property rights (IPR) and patent protection varies in certain trade contexts. We review the IPR and patent laws in Oman and subsequent amendments…
This paper investigates how ideological polarization and constituency factors influence legislators’ voting behaviour on Free Trade Agreements (FTAs). We explore the Chilean case, where trade policy has recently become highly politicized, to test…
The kernel of the non-discrimination principle seems to be easily understandable, but actually a specific interpretation of it could be very knotty in the complicated FRAND context. A methodologically comparative illumination can be conducive to…
Paper for WTO publication entitled Trade in Knowledge, edited by Jayashree Watal and Anthony Taubman. This paper addresses trade-related aspects of copyright, assesses the challenges and opportunities for creative industries in developing countries…
The paper explores growth opportunities for developing countries by adding value through the use of IP. Through IP, developing countries can expand their participation in global value chains and reduces their dependence on traditional low value-…