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THE INTERNATIONAL INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SYSTEM(S) AND AFRICAN COUNTRIES: ISSUES, CHALLENGES AND NEW EXPECTATIONS

THE INTERNATIONAL INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SYSTEM(S) AND AFRICAN COUNTRIES: ISSUES, CHALLENGES AND... I. Introduction The importance of intellectual property (IP) is no longer questionable nowadays. The major challenge for the developing world in general and African countries in particular is to find out ways to use IP as a tool for economic, cultural, social, and technological development. Although the old debate on IP is still relevant, there is a significant shift on the matters and issues discussed, due to the interconnection between IP and other disciplines. The marriage between IP and other domains or categories of rights - such as biotechnology, biodiversity, public health, traditional knowledge and expressions of folklore' - have created new concerns, challenges and expectations for the world community. It should be pointed out that the international IP instruments set out norms that all Contracting Members must comply with. Some of the instruments give leeway to Member States to adapt these norms at the national level, taking into consideration their interests and priorities. Some others are hardly adjustable at the national level, unless good policies are adopted accordingly. The present study examines in brief new issues and challenges facing African countries in the context of IP marriage with other domains. To pave the way for a better http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png African Yearbook of International Law Online Brill

THE INTERNATIONAL INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SYSTEM(S) AND AFRICAN COUNTRIES: ISSUES, CHALLENGES AND NEW EXPECTATIONS

African Yearbook of International Law Online , Volume 12 (1): 15 – Jan 1, 2004
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I. Introduction The importance of intellectual property (IP) is no longer questionable nowadays. The major challenge for the developing world in general and African countries in particular is to find out ways to use IP as a tool for economic, cultural, social, and technological development. Although the old debate on IP is still relevant, there is a significant shift on the matters and issues discussed, due to the interconnection between IP and other disciplines. The marriage between IP and other domains or categories of rights - such as biotechnology, biodiversity, public health, traditional knowledge and expressions of folklore' - have created new concerns, challenges and expectations for the world community. It should be pointed out that the international IP instruments set out norms that all Contracting Members must comply with. Some of the instruments give leeway to Member States to adapt these norms at the national level, taking into consideration their interests and priorities. Some others are hardly adjustable at the national level, unless good policies are adopted accordingly. The present study examines in brief new issues and challenges facing African countries in the context of IP marriage with other domains. To pave the way for a better

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