| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Encyclopedia of Law and Development |
| Editors | Koen De Feyter, Gamze E. Türkelli, Stéphanie de Moerloose |
| Place of Publication | Cheltenham |
| Publisher | Edward Elgar Publishing |
| Chapter | 37 |
| Pages | 139–142 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781788117975 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781788117968 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 15 Jan 2021 |
Abstract
This chapter presents a critical introduction to intellectual property rights (IPRs) through a law and development lens. It covers the core categories of IPRs, underlying rationales for IPRs and the role of powerful actors, concerted interests, and relentless pressures in IPRs lawmaking.