The Sage Handbook of Intellectual Property

This Handbook brings together scholars from around the world in addressing the global significance of, controversies over and alternatives to intellectual property (IP) today. It brings together over fifty of the leading authors in this field across the spectrum of academic disciplines, from law, economics, geography, sociology, politics and anthropology.

This volume addresses the full spectrum of IP issues including copyright, patent, trademarks and trade secrets, as well as parallel rights and novel applications. In addition to addressing the role of IP in an increasingly information based and globalized economy and culture, it also challenges the utility and viability of IP today and addresses a range of alternative futures.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1446266346
• ISBN13: 9781446266342
• Release Date: December 2014
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Length: 840 Pages
• Weight: 3.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.0" x 6.9" x 9.8"