The TRIPS agreement

"Provides a complete background by following the history of the TRIPS Agreement ; Demonstrates the effect of the TRIPS Agreement through analysis of recent cases ; Presents an insightful article-by-article analysis of the full TRIPS Agreement negotiations ; Includes relevant dispute settlement cases and the ongoing panel discussions to reflect the developments which have occurred since 1995 ; Takes into account the latest Doha Development Round discussiona to bring to light the current international issues relating to the TRIPS agreement ; Analyses the rising trend of bilateral agreements and the implications for practitioners working in the countries party to those ; Anticipates the future impact the TRIPS Agreement will have on the international IP framework ; Written by the leading authority on the TRIPS Agreement, Professor Gervais' active involvement in negotiations ensures that this book presents a distinctive and insightful explanation of the history and background of the Agreement."--Publisher's website.