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- ISSN: 25189808 (online)
- https://doi.org/10.30875/4445c521-en
The Shifting Contours of Trade in Knowledge
The New 'Trade-Related Aspects' of Intellectual Property
This paper charts the evolution and diversification of trade in knowledge that has taken place in the quarter-century since the WTO TRIPS Agreement came into force. Entirely new markets have come into being, potentially redefining the very character of 'trade'.
Keywords: TRIPS Agreement, intellectual property, digital trade, trade in knowledge
JEL:
K33: Law and Economics / Other Substantive Areas of Law / International Law;
O34: Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth / Innovation; Research and Development; Technological Change; Intellectual Property Rights / Intellectual Property and Intellectual Capital;
I18: Health, Education, and Welfare / Health / Health: Government Policy; Regulation; Public Health;
K10: Law and Economics / Basic Areas of Law / Basic Areas of Law: General (Constitutional Law);
O30: Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth / Innovation; Research and Development; Technological Change; Intellectual Property Rights / Innovation; Research and Development; Technological Change; Intellectual Property Rights: General;
F13: International Economics / Trade / Trade Policy; International Trade Organizations
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