Hiroko Yamane TRIPS Commercial Law Books sku-14256820

Interpreting TRIPS is a hardcover by Hiroko Yamane, listed in Commercial Law Books as sku-14256820. It examines intellectual property rights as incentives for innovation, particularly in relation to development and technology transfer. The book covers the origins, terms and interpretations of the TRIPS Agreement, including WTO dispute settlement interpretations.

It discusses the costs and disputed benefits of global IPR protection in poorer countries with limited research, development and social protection infrastructure, alongside evidence of progress and cooperation. It also examines pharmaceutical industry strategies in emerging countries, different national IPR policies and disputes over applying TRIPS flexibilities.

Yamane concludes that domestic policy objectives and their implementation matter to developing-country governments, businesses and scientific communities. She argues that IPR protection should support domestic innovation and investment policies and calls for cooperation in global, efficient R&D.