Globalization is a key focus of study in the social sciences. Globalization processes have a fundamental impact on the sovereignty of states and their citizens. Law forms part of the regulatory dialogue of globalization and is centrally implicated in these processes, while the rule of law itself is globalizing as a value. This series is devoted to an exploration of the role of law in globalization and providing cross-disciplinary understanding of the ways in which law and globalization are inter-linked. It will be an international resource for scholars, policy-makers and regulators working on globalization in the fields of law, international economics, political economy, international relations, political science and sociology.
By Johanna Gibson
February 27, 2017
The concept of creativity, together with concerns over access to creativity and knowledge, are currently the subject of international debate and unprecedented public attention, particularly in the context of international developments in intellectual property laws. Not only are there significant ...
By Graham Dutfield
October 31, 2016
This book analyses the history of the international patent regime and the life science industries, both of which can be traced back to the late 19th century. The development of patent law is inextricably linked to expanding capacities to elucidate, manipulate and commercially exploit the molecular...
By Johanna Gibson
February 27, 2017
Protection of traditional knowledge and resources is of critical concern not only to the groups involved but also to the international trading community for which these resources are of increasing economic importance. This work examines the concept of 'community', intellectual property models and ...
By Bita Amani
November 28, 2016
How should a state respond to competing international obligations where the patenting of life is concerned? Following the institutionalization of Intellectual Property in the world trading system under the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS), states face ...