The Changing Face of Intellectual Property: Global Forces and Compliance

Abstract

Over the last three decades there has been constant pressure on developing nations to conform with the intellectual property ideals of the developed world, in particular, it can be argued, those of the United States of America. Despite this, many jurisdictions have managed to maintain at least some part of their own inherent approach to how intellectual creations, whether invention, expression, or marketing concept, should be dealt with in their state. It can be argued that some states where governance can be said to be in disarray are, on the other hand, readily adopting protectionist international norms to validate their statehood. It should also be noted that even in countries that are seen as having a very solid view of how intellectual property rights, and the enforcement of those rights, should be structured, there are still areas of uncertainty as how to implement their laws in the face of changing technologies and changing global relationships.