Re-thinking intellectual property : the political economy of copyright protection in the digital era /
Yijun Tian
- London : Routledge-Cavendish, 2009
- xx, 329p, bibliog, 22cm.
This book examines major problems in the current IPR regime, particularly the copyright regime, in the context of digitization, knowledge economy, and globalization. The book contends that the final goals of IP law and policy-making are to enhance the progress of science and economic development, and the use and even-distribution of intellectual resource at the global level. By referring to major international IP consensus, recent developments in regional IP forums and the successful experiences of various countries, author is able to provide specific theoretical, policy and legislative suggestions for addressing current copyright challenges.