Innovation and intellectual property - Collaborative dynamics in Africa (2013) (Paperback)

In the global knowledge economy, intellectual property rights - and the innovations they are meant to spur - are important determinants of progress. But what does this mean for the nations of Africa? One view is that strong IP protection can facilitate innovation in African settings. Others say that existing IP systems are simply not suited to the realities of Africa. This book, based on case studies and evidence collected across nine countries in Africa sheds new light on the complex relationships between innovation and intellectual property. It covers findings across many sites of innovation and creativity, including music, leather goods, textiles, cocoal, coffee, auto parts, traditional medicine, book publishing, biofuels and university research, and presents a picture in which innovators share a common appreciation for collaboration and openness.

General

Imprint:	UCT Press
Country of origin:	South Africa
Release date:	February 2017
First published:	February 2014
Editors:	J. De Beer • C Armstrong • C. Oguamanam • T. Tschonwetter
Dimensions:	210 x 148 x 24mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	432
ISBN-13:	978-1-919895-99-4
Categories:	Books > Law > Laws of other jurisdictions & general law > Private, property, family law > Personal property law > Intellectual property, copyright & patents Promotions
LSN:	1-919895-99-X
Barcode:	9781919895994

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