|
|
| Eaton, Derek J.F.; Tripp, Robert; Louwaars, Niels P.. |
| This paper analyzes the effect of intellectual property rights (IPR) regimes on the plant breeding sector in developing countries. Most of these countries have implemented a system of plant variety protection (PVP), or are in the process of doing so, generally as part of their obligations under the Agreement on Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property (TRIPS) of the World Trade Organization (WTO). This paper presents the results of research on the initial effects of IPRs on the plant breeding sector in five case study countries (China, Colombia, India, Kenya and Uganda). Three of the countries have PVP systems in place and the other two are in the process of either developing or implementing legislation. But the ease of implementing PVP seems to have... |
| Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation |
Palavras-chave: Crop Production/Industries; L3; O3; Q16. |
| Ano: 2006 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/25455 |
| |
