The Cambridge Handbook of Investment-Driven Intellectual Property

This handbook challenges the conventional wisdom that intellectual property is the law of creativity and argues that IP rights are increasingly being granted to safeguard corporate investments. It explores the trend of moving from intellectual to investment property, the benefits of such new forms of protection, and the scope of these rights.

Format: Hardback
Length: 450 pages
Publication date: 23 March 2023
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

This handbook takes a bold stance in challenging the prevailing notion that intellectual property (IP) is the sole governing principle of creativity. Traditionally, IP has served as a vital tool for safeguarding the original works of inventors, granting them exclusive rights. However, a growing trend has emerged where IP rights are increasingly being extended to protect corporate investments. This handbook brings together a diverse group of international contributors who delve into this evolving phenomenon.

The central question that this handbook seeks to answer is why investments have become the primary driver of legal protection and, in many cases, the fundamental requirement for obtaining it. Who stands to benefit from these new forms of protection, and what are the potential implications for society as a whole? The volume also critically examines the scope of these new rights and raises important questions about their desirability.

By highlighting and systematically critiquing the shift from intellectual to investment property, this handbook offers a groundbreaking perspective on the evolving landscape of IP law. It is a valuable resource for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners alike, as it sheds light on the complex dynamics and implications of this shift.

Weight: 859g
ISBN-13: 9781108839198