Bücher der Reihe Globalization and Law

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 additional sources for protection.

The concept of creativity, together with concerns over access to creativity and knowledge, are the subject of international debate. This book analyses the construction of creativity within intellectual property laws and addresses strategic responses to intellectual property.