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2016

The University of Akron

Akron Intellectual Property Journal

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The Experiences Of Trips-Compliant Patent Law Reforms In Brazil, India, And South Africa And Lessons For Bangladesh, M. Monirul Azam Mar 2016

The Experiences Of Trips-Compliant Patent Law Reforms In Brazil, India, And South Africa And Lessons For Bangladesh, M. Monirul Azam

Akron Intellectual Property Journal

This study analyzes the policy options used by Brazil, India, and South Africa in their transitions to a TRIPS-compliant patent law and their introduction of pharmaceutical patents. This comparative review can be used to explore possible policy options that can also be utilized by LDCs, including Bangladesh.


Russia And Allofmp3.Com: Why The Wto And Wipo Must Create A New System For Resolving Copyright Disputes In The Digital Age, Brian A. Benko Mar 2016

Russia And Allofmp3.Com: Why The Wto And Wipo Must Create A New System For Resolving Copyright Disputes In The Digital Age, Brian A. Benko

Akron Intellectual Property Journal

This article uses Russian law and Russian-based AllofMP3.com to analyze the private dispute resolution system of the World Intellectual Property Organization 14 ("WIPO"), and the nation-based dispute resolution system of the World Trade Organization 15 ("WTO"). Section I provides an overview of AllofMP3.com and the current system of resolving international copyright dispute. Section 11 applies and analyzes the WIPO Center's private party based dispute resolution system, and the WTO's nation based dispute resolution system. Section III proposes a new system for resolving international copyright disputes in the Digital Age. Section IV concludes this article with a few thoughts on the …