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Global Innovation Index 2015

Effective Innovation Policies for Development

The Global Innovation Index ranks the innovation performance of 141 countries and economies around the world, based on 79 indicators. This edition explores the impact of innovation-oriented policies on economic growth and development. High-income and developing countries alike are seeking innovation-driven growth through different strategies. Some countries are successfully improving their innovation capacity, while others still struggle.

Publication year: 2015

IP Successes in the ASEAN Region

This publication is the result of a WIPO study on the effective use of intellectual property in ASEAN countries. The project was implemented by the WIPO Japan Office (WJO), with funding provided from the Japan Patent Office under the auspices of the Japan Funds-In-Trust.

Publication year: 2014

WIPO-ASEAN Study

The Strategic Use of Intellectual Property to Enhance Competitiveness in Select Industries in ASEAN

The study attempts to gauge the impact of IP on different sectors in the ASEAN Member States, and the manner in which companies in these sectors have been making use of the different elements of IP to leverage their competitiveness, promote trade and create jobs.

Publication year: 2013

Copyright and Related Rights Cases in the Field of Music in the Asia-Pacific Region

With the development of digital technology, the laws and legal disputes of copyright and related rights have known a dynamism reflecting this evolution. This publication is an informative collection of legal decisions made by the courts of countries in the Asia and the Pacific region. It provides summaries of a number of salient cases in the field of music, and offers some very interesting insights into the different ways in which copyright and related rights are being handled in various jurisdictions. It aims to be a useful reference for the many professionals who are seeking to navigate the music industry's increasingly complex legal and commercial landscape. This case book was prepared with the assistance of the Funds-in-Trust of the Republic of Korea.

Publication year: 2011

Comparative Analysis of National Approaches of the Liability of the Internet Intermediaries - Part I

In this study, Professor Seng seeks to identify the possible commonalities among different liability doctrines. The study is divided into two parts, the first consisting of a “Survey of National Legislation and Jurisprudence on the Liability of Internet Intermediaries in the Field of Copyright and Related Rights”, covering 30 jurisdictions.

Publication year: 2010