Regulating the internet-enforcing digital intellectual property rights in a global community.
Published: 2004
Language: eng
Number of pages: 67
Subjects: University of Toronto. -- Faculty of Law -- Dissertations.; Internet -- Law and legislation.; Copyright -- Computer programs.; Intellectual property.
Description: Whilst acknowledging that international agreements such as TRIPS should be the preferred tool in governing intellectual property regimes around the globe, I will focus on digital intellectual property rights in order to argue that an approach to intellectual property rights that balances the needs of developing and developed countries more effectively is required. More precisely, I will argue that protecting consumer rights such as affordability by employing a policy of price discrimination corroborated with a real implementation of the objectives and principles of TRIPS will increase (i) the legitimacy of TRIPS, and (ii) the level of compliance with its provisions.International protection of intellectual property rights is at an important juncture in its evolution. Achieving international normative harmony is an essential strategy for the developed countries in which intellectual property plays an important economic role. In this context, social norms such as the sanctity of private property continue to be used to justify a political agenda for strengthening intellectual property rights.
Notes: Adviser: Abraham Drassinower.

"A thesis submitted in conformity with the requirements for the degree of Master of Laws, Graduate Department of Law, University of Toronto."

Thesis (LL.M.)--University of Toronto, 2004.

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Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 43-03, page: 0729.

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