The patent has emerged as a dominant force in 21st century economic policy. This book examines the impact of the BRICS and other emerging economies on the global patent framework and charts the phenomenal rise in the number of patents in some of these countries. Guided by three of the world's leading thinkers on patent law and development, a group of experts from around the world, including the BRICS and key developed country patent powers, examine critical issues raised by patent globalization. Is increasing use of the patent system in China, India, Brazil and other emerging markets part of a deeper change in world technological leadership? Do the established patent powers of Europe, Japan and the USA continue to lead regulatory development of patent systems or are new models being formed in emerging markets? What are the effects of patent globalization on regions like the Middle East, Africa and lower income areas of Asia? Through the answers to these questions, the reader is furnished with a rounded understanding of 21st century patent globalization and emerging market dynamics. This book will appeal to patent law specialists, as well as scholars interested in the intersection between patents, innovation and economic development. In particular, the in - depth analysis would also be useful for policy analysts within government or research institutes working on patent policy issues.
Contents: Introduction 1. Emerging Markets and the World Patent Order: The Forces of Change Frederick M. Abbott, Carlos M. Correa and Peter Drahos Context 2. Intellectual Property Activity Worldwide - Key Trends, Facts, and Figures Carsten Fink 3. The Geo-politics of the World Patent Order Susan K. Sell 4. Rethinking the Patent System from the Perspective of Economics Zhang Haiyang 5. Rethinking the Role of the Patent Office from the Perspective of Responsive Regulation Peter Drahos 6. The Technology Transfer Debates and the Role of Emerging Economies Padmashree Gehl Sampath and Pedro Roffe 7. Development Strategies of Emerging Economies in the Era of Climate Change: Do Patent Statistics Tell us Anything? Konstantinos Karachalios The BRICS Brazil 8. Patents and the Emerging Markets of Latin America - Brazil Denis Borges Barbosa China 9. Evolution of the Patent System in China Wei Zhuang India 10. India in the World Patent Order Rajeev Kher Russia 11. Russian Trip to the TRIPS: Patent Protection, Innovation Promotion and Public Health Tetyana Payosova South Africa 12. Harmonizing the National Policies for Healthcare, Pharmaceutical Industry and Intellectual Property: The South African Experience Andre Kudlinski 13. Patent Law in Emerging Economies: South Africa Yousuf A. Vawda ASEAN 14. Patents and the Emerging Markets of Asia: ASEAN and Thailand Jakkrit Kuanpoth The Middle East 15. IP Policy and Regulation in the Arab World: Changes, Challenges and Opportunities Mohammed El Said The OECD Response Europe 16. The Impact of Emerging Market Patent Systems on Europe: Awaiting "The Rape of Europa"? Geetrui Van Overwalle Japan 17. IP-Based Nation: Strategy of Japan Yoshiyuki Tamura USA 18. The United States Response to Emerging Technological Powers Frederick M. Abbott.
