Advanced Introduction to International Patent Law

Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business and law, expertly written by the world’s leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas. Concise yet comprehensive, this book provides an eloquent overview of the international patent system, outlining the agreements states have entered to protect inven