The implementation paradox: intellectual property regulation in the Arab world

Purpose - Although a large number of Arab countries are members of the World Trade Organisation and the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights, most of these countries were unable to structure a national intellectual property protection regime which takes into considerati...

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Published in:Journal of international trade law & policy 2010-09, Vol.9 (3), p.221-235
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Arabian Peninsula
Developing countries
Diplomatic & consular services
Enforcement
Free trade
Industrialized nations
Intellectual property
International trade
LDCs
Meetings
Negotiations
Participation
Property rights
Regulation
Tariffs
Technological change
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