Intellectual property law in Africa : harmonising administration and policy /

"Examining the harmonisation of Intellectual Property policy, law, and administration in Africa, this book evaluates the effectiveness of efforts to establish continental Intellectual Property institutions and frameworks. It also considers sub-regional initiatives led by the regional economic c...

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Main Author: Ncube, Caroline Bongiwe (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2023.
Edition:Second edition.
Series:Routledge-Cavendish research in intellectual property.
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Online Access:EBSCOhost
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Summary:"Examining the harmonisation of Intellectual Property policy, law, and administration in Africa, this book evaluates the effectiveness of efforts to establish continental Intellectual Property institutions and frameworks. It also considers sub-regional initiatives led by the regional economic communities and the regional Intellectual Property organisations, focusing on relevant protocols and agreements that address Intellectual Property as well as the implementing institutions. The book assesses the progress of such initiatives with particular reference to the current socio-economic status of African states. It argues that the harmonisation initiatives need to be crafted in a way that is supportive of the developmental goals of African states and advocates for due consideration of individual states' unique conditions and aspirations"--
Physical Description:1 online resource (xviii, 251 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781003310198
1003310192
9781000915808
1000915808
9781000915761
100091576X
Access:Open Access