Shimanami, Ryo --- "The Future of the Patent System" (Edward Elgar Publishing, 2012) [2012] ELECD 1182

Editor(s): Shimanami, Ryo

Title: The Future of the Patent System

Topics: Asian Law; Intellectual Property Law

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Date of Publication: 30 November 2012

Number of pages: 400

ISBN (hard cover): 9781781000533

EISBN: 9781781000540

Abstract/Description:

In a rapidly changing world, the underlying philosophies, the rationale and the appropriateness of patent law have come under question. In this insightful collection, the authors undertake a careful examination of existing patent systems and their prospects for the future. Scholars and practitioners from Japan, the US, Europe, India, Brazil and China give detailed analyses of current and likely future problems with their respective systems, and outline possible responses to them.

With detailed and extensive contributions, this book will greatly appeal to students, practitioners, policymakers and academics who are interested in the problems of current patent system in the world and their future.