Number: RL33205
Title: Intellectual Property and the Free Trade Agreements: Innovation Policy Issues
Authors: John R. Thomas, Resources, Science, and Industry Division 
Abstract: This report offers a broad overview of the intellectual property components of the FTAs. It begins by offering a brief introduction to the global intellectual property system. Next, this report considers the subject matter of the different free trade agreements themselves. It then reviews perceived concerns with respect to the free trade agreements and closes with concluding observations.
Pages: 22
Date: January 17, 2007