The role that intellectual property law has played in the development and delivery of Covid-19 vaccines has attracted a great deal of public attention, policy focus and academic commentary since early 2020. IP rights are simultaneously presented as a key driver of health inequities, as well as...

The distributional consequences of intra-industry trade are well documented in the literature, yet exporting firms shape trade policy in their favor. How? I argue that exporters expect higher returns from lobbying when they face more intense import competition. I introduce a model of...

This article (an updated version of a 2018 paper) analyses Patent Assertions Entities (PAEs) to determine whether they are a threat to Europe. It takes into account recent developments related to PAEs, such as legislative changes, relevant case-law, academic literature and studies, and assesses...

The study aims to analyse and identify the loopholes in trade and IPR in Afghanistan. Hence the study shall be doctrinal research. Under doctrinal research, a blend of the following techniques has been used to achieve the research objectives. The data and information for the study shall be based...

The aim of the paper is to examine the specific issues concerning intellectual property protection in the development and functioning of smart city. The authors describe Polish law of intellectual property protection and interpret it in terms of actions carried out when the smart city is...

A trade agreement is a vital link for today's economy. Countries are trying to develop deeper provisions on technical trade measures by signing free trade agreements, making the measures an essential part of the FTA negotiations. Therefore, it is of profound significance to understand the...

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has a huge and significant role in implementing the UN Sustainable Development Agenda, which sets out the SDGs. Significant connections between intellectual property and the SDGs necessitate the full contribution of WIPO to the implementation...

A company’s trademark in the marketplace and a domain name on the Internet help customers distinguish and identify the company’s goods and services from others. Thereby, protecting domain names is just as crucial as protecting trademarks. Following that, businesses must create domain names...

Patents are important tools to protect innovations in the food industry. They are also indicators of the research and development of an institution. Universities play a big role in generating and developing innovative technologies. This case study analyzes the patents and patent applications...