Global Dimensions of Intellectual Property Rights in Science and Technology

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Table of Contents
Front Matter R1-R12
I Introduction 1-2
1 The Global Dimensions of Intellectual Property Rights in Science and Technology 3-18
2 Intellectual Property Institutions and the Panda's Thumb: Patents, Copyrights, and Trade Secrets in Economic Theory and History 19-62
II The Case For and Against a Uniform Worldwide Intellectual Property Rights System 63-64
Introduction 65-67
3 Why a Uniform Intellectual Property System Makes Sense or the World 68-88
4 Harmonization Versus Differentiation in Intellectual Property Right Regimes 89-106
5 Unauthorized Use of Intellectual Property: Effects on Investment, Technology Transfer, and Innovation 107-145
Discussion 146-148
III National and International Approaches to Intellectual Property Rights 149-150
Introduction 151-154
6 Comparative National Approaches to Intellectual Property Rights 155-174
7 Update on international Negotiations on Intellectual Property Rights 175-182
Discussion 183-186
IV Scientific and Technological Advance and Its Impact on the Role of Intellectual Property Rights 187-188
Introduction 189-191
8 Trends in Global Science and Technology and What They Mean for Intellectual Property Systems 192-207
9 Sectoral Views 208-220
10 Intellectual Property Rights and Competitive Strategy 221-240
Discussion 241-246
V Adapting Intellectual Property Rights to New Technologies 247-248
Introduction 249-255
11 Adapting the Intellectual Property System to New Technologies 256-283
12 A Case Study on Computer Programs 284-318
13 Biotechnology Case Study 319-328
14 Semiconductor Chip Protection as a Case Study 329-338
15 Optoelectronics 339-350
Discussion 351-354
VI Global Intellectual Property Rights Issues in Perspective 355-356
Introduction 357-359
16 Global Intellectual Property Rights Issues in Perspective: A Concluding Panel Discussion 360-383
Disccusion 384-390
Coda: Issues for Future Research 391-394
VII Appendix 395-396
A: Conference Agenda 397-400
B: Biographies of Contributors 401-418
Index 419-442

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	Bryan Harris, International Consultant, European Community Carlos A. Primo Braga, The World Bank Deepak Nayyar, Jawaharlal Nehru University
10:10 a.m	Open Discussion
10:40 a.m.	Break
11:00 a.m	Convergence and Divergence in Intellectual Property Rights, Technology, and Global Relationships
	MODERATOR: Herbert C. Wamsley, Intellectual Property Owners, Inc. PRESENTER: John A. Armstrong, IBM Corporation
11:35 a.m.	Discussants:
	John T. Preston, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Bruce Merrifield, University of Pennsylvania George W. McKinney III, Beacon Venture Management Corporation
12:35 p.m.	Open Discussion
1:00 p.m.	Lunch
2:00 p.m.	Definition of Adequate and Appropriate Protection of Intellectual Property: Opposing Visions
	MODERATOR: Anne W. Branscomb, Harvard University
	The Argument for a Single Worldwide System: Robert M. Sherwood, International Business Counselor
	The Argument for Differing Levels of Protection: Claudio Frischtak, International Consultant
2:40 p.m.	Questions
2:50 p.m.	Update on International Intellectual Property Rights Negotiations:
	Jacques J. Gorlin, The Gorlin Group
3:10 p.m.	Open Discussion
3:35 p.m.	Break

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