Intellectual Property Debates in South Asia - by Pratyush Nath Upreti Hardcover

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Book Synopsis

This book brings together leading scholars from South Asia and beyond to examine the development of intellectual property (IP) law within the national legal systems in South Asia.

It is the first comprehensive effort to consolidate the region's IP practices and narratives within a single edited volume. Highlighting diverse approaches in countries such as India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan, the book embraces local legal ethos and promotes comparative studies at regional and international levels.

Structured in three parts, Part 1 addresses IP through development and social justice lenses, covering IP theory, geographical indications, technology transfer, and de-colonisation. Part 2 examines recent legislative and judicial developments across the region. Part 3 offers comparative insights with a focus on institutions, courts and practices.

Each contribution addresses innovative IP practices and emerging challenges in South Asia, offering a platform for further discussion among scholars, policymakers, and stakeholders.

Review Quotes

"While the intellectual property law in India is generally well known, the South Asia region as a whole continues to be overlooked. This collection, elegantly and coherently curated by Dr Upreti, provides a valuable service to all scholars of global IP law by addressing this glaring omission and showing that the IP laws of this region really do matter. A thoroughly recommended reading for all aficionados of comparative intellectual property policies and laws." --Professor Uma Suthersanen, Chair in Global Intellectual Property Law, Queen Mary University of London, UK

"It is only with the publication of this book that the extent of its necessity becomes fully apparent. The expert contributors to this volume offer a grounded, context-sensitive analysis that reflects the specific needs and priorities of South Asian societies. Their work serves as a valuable corrective, and their insights are likely to resonate well beyond the region, particularly across the post-colonial world. This volume not only fills a critical gap in the literature but also charts a bold, thoughtful course for future scholarship and policy in South Asia - and beyond." --Professor Dev Saif Gangjee, University of Oxford

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