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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

The Global dimensions of intellectual property rights in science and technology : a conference, January 7-8, 1992, National Academy of Sciences, Washington, D.C. / Office of International Affairs, National Research Council; edited by Mitchel B. Wallerstein, Mary Ellen Mogee, Roberta A. Schoen.

p. cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Intellectual property—Congresses. 2. Technology and law-Congresses. I. Wallerstein, Mitchel B. II. Mogee, Mary Ellen. III. Schoen, Roberta A. IV. National Academy of Sciences (U.S.) V. National Research Council (U.S.). Office of International Affairs.

K1401.A55 1992 93-720

341.7'58—dc20 CIP

B-119