Fairness In Intellectual Property Law – Searching for a Uniform Concept

Intellectual property (IP) law in its current form provides a robust tool for navigating the seminal changes in technology, communication and trade that have unfolded in recent decades. However, the fitness of IP for that purpose has drawn criticism for extending its nineteenth-century, property-oriented paradigm to novel situations and subject matter for which it is unfit.  The book suggests that the concept of ‘fairness’ should be embraced. In line with that goal, the book strives to further the understanding and improve the operation of ‘fairness’ as a legal notion, so that it fulfils the role of mediator between the property aspects of IP, market regulation and general welfare. During this presentation, each author will focus on selected chapters of the book.
 

The publication is available in Open Access
 

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