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Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property is an important topic for all businesses. Whether it is a battle between technology giants over a patent, or a small business fighting to keep its trademarked name, there are many avenues for research concerning Intellectual Property. First, always check the government sources, including the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s website. Second, there is often media coverage of intellectual property disputes. Third, different industries face unique intellectual property challenges, so your research should include industry sources. Finally, there are several think tanks and organizations that work on specific intellectual property issues, such as the Berkman Center for Internet & Society. Just remember that many of these organizations are expressing opinions regarding the topic.
- What is Intellectual Property?Overview of intellectual property by World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
- Nexis Uni This link opens in a new windowClick on the "Search by Subject or Topic" box. From the drop down menu choose “Legal” and choose "Law Reviews".
Books
Understanding Intellectual Property Law by Location: OnlinePublication Date: 2019The fourth edition of Understanding Intellectual Property Law covers all of the intellectual property areas and issues likely to be addressed in an intellectual property survey course.
Guidebook to Intellectual Property, Seventh Edition by Location: OnlinePublication Date: 2022This book provides an outline of the basic legal principles, educating the reader as to the shape of the law. Critically, it also gives an insight into how the system actually works.
Competition Policy and Intellectual Property in Today's Global Economy by Location: OnlinePublication Date: 2021This book looks at the positive linkage between IP and competition in jurisdictions around the world, surveying developments and policy issues from an international and comparative perspective.
Research Handbook on Intellectual Property and Investment Law by Location: OnlinePublication Date: 2020This innovative Research Handbook explores the complex and controversial interactions between intellectual property (IP) and investment law.
For a detailed list of journals, go to our ejournals search page and use the search term "intellectual property".
