The TRIPS agreement: New intellectual standards for intellectual Property: impact on technology flows and Innovation in developing countries

摘要

The scope and contents of the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Itellectual property Rights and its possible implications for legisla- Tion and practices are presented. The welfare Effects and the likely impact of the Agreement On foreign direct investments, technology flows, As well as on local innovation are dealt with. Some conclusions and considerations about the Ways in which the Agreement may be imple- Mented are offered.