Research Handbook on Intellectual Property and Moral Rights

This Research Handbook explores moral rights since their establishment in the 19th century and considers their roles in the 21st century in relation to the technological environment in which copyright exists. It provides new insights on the traditional issues of moral rights and analyses recent challenges in copyright law, patent law, and trademark law. Chapters explore feminist theories of moral rights, the intellectual creations underlying trademarks, artificial intelligence and moral rights, and the protection of moral rights in various regions. The Handbook also examines economic and non-legal perspectives and authors' perspectives on copyright and moral rights protection.

Format: Hardback
Length: 582 pages
Publication date: 12 September 2023
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd

This extensive Research Handbook delves into the realm of moral rights, tracing their historical origins back to the 19th century and examining their significance in the contemporary context, particularly in the light of the technological environment where copyright thrives. By bringing together diverse perspectives on intellectual property law across the globe, this comprehensive handbook offers fresh insights into the traditional concerns of moral rights while also exploring emerging challenges in copyright, patent, and trademark law. The chapters delve into various topics, including feminist theories of moral rights, the intellectual underpinnings of trademarks, the interplay between artificial intelligence and moral rights, and the protection of moral rights in diverse regions such as China, Greece, Japan, and Latin America. Furthermore, the Research Handbook explores economic and non-legal dimensions, as well as the authors' own perspectives on copyright and moral rights protection. Contributions from both academic scholars and practicing lawyers make this handbook an invaluable resource for scholars and students in intellectual property, as well as for anyone with an interest in copyright law.

Dimension: 244 x 169 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789904864