Agriculture and Intellectual Property Rights (Hardcover)

Hardcover. Plant breeding patents, the ownership of biological innovation and associated intellectual property rights (IPR) are the subject of increased attention worldwide. They are particularly relevant in the field of agricultural biotechnology. They are affecting public and private sector organizaitons and companies, and are significant for developing as well as developed countries. This book presents the perspectives of policy-makers and economists on such issues. This book presents the perspectives of policy-makers and economists on a highly topical subject. Plant breeding patents, the ownership of biological innovation and associated intellectual property rights (IPR) are the subject of increased attention worldwide. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.