WIPO Studies

Study on the Economic, Social and Cultural Impact of IP in the Creative Industries

This study examines the development of economic, social and cultural impact assessments relating to intellectual property (IP) in the creative industries, with a specific focus on copyright. It is intended to assist in preparing new methods for evaluating the role of IP laws in the development of creative industries and the role of those industries in economic, social and cultural development in general. The report explores ways to complement existing measurement and evaluation exercises on the contribution of the creative industries to national economies. It makes practical suggestions with respect to how impact assessments can be developed to enhance the comprehension of the operation of IP laws, through cost/benefit analysis systems. In turn that knowledge will build a greater awareness of the costs and benefits for specific IP instruments, and will thus improve the decision-making process.

The study has been carried out by Dr. Jaime Stapleton for the Creative Industries Division, WIPO. Dr. Stapleton is an Independent Consultant and Associate Research Fellow of the School of Law, Birkbeck College, University of London. [PDF]
 

Estudio sobre la importancia económica de las industrias y actividades protegidas por el derecho de autor y los derechos conexos en los países de MERCOSUR Y Chile

Este estudio trata de la importancia económica de las industrias y actividades protegidas por el derecho de autor y los derechos conexos en términos de su incidencia sobre el Producto Interno Bruto (PIB) en los países miembros del MERCOSUR (Argentina, Brasil, Paraguay, Uruguay) y Chile. La iniciativa que ha llevado a la realización de este estudio está dirigida a que la información sumamente útil reunida aquí esté a disposición de quienes tienen la responsabilidad de la formulación de políticas y estrategias en el campo del derecho de autor y los derechos conexos en los países en desarrollo. [PDF]

Study on the Impact of Enhanced Copyright Protection on the Development of the Textile Market Industry in Nantong, China

The Study on the impact of enhanced copyright protection on the development of the textile market industry in Nantong, China, examines the relationship between copyright and market performance. The study presents the interplay of the various factors affecting market performance with a special focus on copyright-related activities. [PDF]