In order to ease trade and knowledge sharing among different countries, many intellectual property laws are based on the same general ideas. The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works have led to standardization of many laws, and advanced international parity.
Berne is an excellent example. Prior to Berne, a work was only protected in its country of origin: a book published in France could be freely copied in England, and vice versa. Berne ensured as many countries as possible had similar copyright laws (no formalities, minimum of life + 50) and required the recognition of the rights of other signatories.
The World Trade Organization (WTO) also requires its members to adhere to many of Berne's conditions through the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights.
The 1996 World Intellectual Property Organization Copyright Treaty further standardized international copyright issues by addressing contemporary technology, most notably the internet.
International Intellectual Property Institute was created in 1999.
International Federation of Intellectual Property Attorneys was created in 1906.
International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property was created in 1897.
Centre for International Intellectual Property Studies was created in 1963.
United International Bureaux for the Protection of Intellectual Property was created in 1893.
The phone number of the International Intellectual Property Institute is: 202-544-6610.
The address of the International Intellectual Property Institute is: 1100 H Street Nwsuite 1, Washington, DC 20005
Mingxing. Yang has written: 'Ren ti sheng li 100 wen' 'Trade battles of intellectual property rights' -- subject(s): Economic aspects of Intellectual property, Economic development, Intellectual property, Intellectual property (International law)
Carlos Correa has written: 'Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights' -- subject(s): Intellectual property (International law), Foreign trade regulation, Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights
Dev Gangjee has written: 'Relocating the law of geographical indications' -- subject(s): LAW / Intellectual Property / General, Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights, Intellectual property (International law), Marks of origin
The difference between intellectual property rights and intellectual property law lies in their scope and function. Intellectual property rights are the legal protections granted to creators and owners of inventions, designs, trademarks, or artistic works, giving them control over how their creations are used. In contrast, intellectual property law is the legal framework that defines, regulates, and enforces these rights. For example, if you design a new product, your intellectual property rights protect your ownership of that design. Intellectual property law, on the other hand, provides the rules and procedures for registering, defending, and enforcing those rights. If you need expert guidance in this area, the intellectual property solicitors at Seddons GSC can provide tailored advice and support. Their team helps businesses and individuals protect their ideas, manage disputes, and navigate the complexities of intellectual property law effectively.
Graham Dutfield has written: 'Can the TRIPS Agreement protect biological and cultural diversity?' 'Global intellectual property law' -- subject(s): Intellectual property (International law)