Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights: A Commentary on the TRIPS Agreement, 2nd edn

摘要

According to the preface, Carlos Correa's newly revised commentary aims to provide "elements for a balanced interpretation of the TRIPS Agreement" that "leaves some room for national laws to implement its rules in a manner consistent with public policy objectives". The search for a fair reading of Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) is important and has been ongoing since the adoption of this controversial agreement. Today, as the world struggles to ensure equitable distribution of vaccines in the wake of the pandemic, and the wisdom of compulsory licensing to achieve that goal is hotly debated, the book's stated mission is perhaps more relevant than ever.