The Cambridge Handbook of Investment-Driven Intellectual Property

‘This Handbook maps the exploding universe of intellectual property – with the expansion of the galaxies of copyright law, trade mark law, and patent law, and the creation of a constellation of new sui generis forms of intellectual property. This Handbook charts the investor-driven nature of this enlargement of intellectual property – looking at how investors have pushed back the boundaries of subject matter, with batteries of test cases and self-interested law reform. This Handbook raises doubts about the predominance of investment as a dominant philosophical underpinning of intellectual property. This Handbook questions whether this investor-led growth of case law and law reform in intellectual property is justified. This Handbook worries whether Wall Street should really dictate the future shape and boundaries of intellectual property law and policy.' Matthew Rimmer, Professor in Intellectual Property and Innovation Law at the Faculty of Business and Law, at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

‘This is a stimulating collection of essays that explores the investment-driven nature of much of IP law. A diverse array of experts examine IP, quasi-IP, related and sui generis rights, ranging from software protection, test data exclusivity, and database rights to sound recordings, the press publishers’ right and designs protection, and to well-known trade marks, ambush marketing, and GIs. In so doing, the book sheds light on the shaky foundations of the investment justification for IP protection.’ Tanya Aplin, Professor of Intellectual Property Law, King’s College London, and co-author of Global Mandatory Fair Use: The Nature and Scope of the Right to Quote Copyright Works

‘While the conventional narrative on IP is that it promotes creation, this book demonstrates how IP has shifted to protect investment even of non-creative products. Scholars and policy makers will benefit from original contributions that enlighten on what has been one of the key driving forces of the expansion of IP for the twenty-first century.’ Carlos María Correa, Executive Director, The South Centre, Geneva

‘From protecting electronic databases and pharmaceutical test data to granting new rights to broadcasting organisations and press publishers, intellectual property law has become increasingly investment-driven. This timely and refreshing volume pushes us to think deeper about whether the law has steered away from its original purpose and traditional contours, or whether it has simply responded to the needs and challenges of the twenty-first century. A well-curated and provocative collection on a very important debate!’ Peter K. Yu, Regents Professor of Law and Communication, Texas A&M University