The Intellectual Property (IP) international system is composed nowadays of two directions: international and regional system. The articles analyses the development of the regional IP system in the Middle East with a special focus on the... more
The Intellectual Property (IP) international system is composed nowadays of two directions: international and regional system. The articles analyses the development of the regional IP system in the Middle East with a special focus on the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Countries, in the context of international and geopolitical developments in the region.
The article explores how intellectual property IP manifests in international trade. The Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property TRIPS Agreement was adopted and signed by the WTO member states in need to avoid that intellectual... more
The article explores how intellectual property IP manifests in international trade. The Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property TRIPS Agreement was adopted and signed by the WTO member states in need to avoid that intellectual property would become a barrier in international trade. But nowadays we can see IP battles that may affect the way international trade is developed. Such is the case of Samsung vs. Apple which is sprinkled with patents, trademarks or industrial designs case files and also with banning products on one or more markets. The paper studies the way this national litigations interfere with international trade, analyzing some of court decisions and their impact in a product presence on a certain market.
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Trademarks and geographical indications are a highly internationally debated topic, mainly because of their economic value. This is why new international laws are created in order to keep up with the advances in economics, communications... more
Trademarks and geographical indications are a highly internationally debated topic, mainly because of their economic value. This is why new international laws are created in order to keep up with the advances in economics, communications and internet. The article aims to study the international sources of law in trademarks and geographical indications field, in order to underline the applicable legislation.