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Consequences Of The Arab Spring: How Shari’Ah Law And The Egyptian Revolution Will Impact Ip Protection And Enforcement, Stephen S. Zimowski
Consequences Of The Arab Spring: How Shari’Ah Law And The Egyptian Revolution Will Impact Ip Protection And Enforcement, Stephen S. Zimowski
Penn State Journal of Law & International Affairs
Egypt’s recent revolution sent shockwaves through the international community, and almost immediately political pundits began to ponder its effect on Middle Eastern stability. To date, post-revolution Egypt has struggled to regain its political stability and implement the democratic government its citizens demand. The eventual nature of the new Egyptian government will have a substantial impact not only on the region’s stability but also on international trade. As such, this comment will examine the likely impact of a new Egyptian regime on intellectual property rights and protections in Egypt. The comment explores the role of Shari’ah Law in lawmaking and Shari’ah …
Berne-Ing The Soviet Copyright Codes: Will The U.S.S.R. Alter Its Copyright Laws To Comply With The Berne Convention?, William Scott Goldman
Berne-Ing The Soviet Copyright Codes: Will The U.S.S.R. Alter Its Copyright Laws To Comply With The Berne Convention?, William Scott Goldman
Penn State International Law Review
What changes need to be made in the Soviet copyright codes in order to bring them into compliance with the provisions of Berne? And is it likely that these changes will be accomplished in the near future? This comment will attempt to answer these questions. While these issues have already been addressed in regard to the United States, nothing similar has yet been attempted for the Soviet Union. In light of the U.S.S.R.'s announcement of its intent to accede to the Berne Convention, this analysis is now more timely than ever.