Intellectual Property and Human Rights

The complex relationship between human rights and intellectual property is maturing. This collection of articles published testifies to the blossoming of this relationship. It brings together some of the leading contributions in this area and deserves a place in the library of all those that take an interest in intellectual property and human rights. -- Paul Torremans, University of Nottingham, UKHelfers book will constitute a valuable asset in any IP or human rights library. Klaus D. Beiter, International Review of Intellectual Property and Competition Law

Edited by Laurence R. Helfer, Harry R. Chadwick Sr Professor of Law, Duke University School of Law, US

Contents: Acknowledgements Introduction Laurence R. Helfer PART I REDISCOVERING THE HISTORICAL UNDERSTANDING OF CREATORS RIGHTS IN INTERNATIONAL INSTRUMENTS 1. Peter K. Yu (2007), Reconceptualizing Intellectual Property Interests in a Human Rights Framework PART II CLARIFYING AMBIGUOUS OR UNDERDEVELOPED LEGAL NORMS 2. Laurence R. Helfer (2007), Toward a Human Rights Framework for Intellectual Property 3. Audrey R. Chapman (2009), Towards an Understanding of the Right to Enjoy the Benefits of Scientific Progress and its Applications 4. Margaret Chon (2007), Intellectual Property From Below: Copyright and Capability for Education 5. Graeme W. Austin and Amy G. Zavidow (2008), Copyright Law Reform Through a Human Rights Lens 6. Hans Morten Haugen (2008), Human Rights and TRIPS Exclusion and Exception Provisions 7. Christophe Geiger (2006), Constitutionalising Intellectual Property Law? The Influence of Fundamental Rights on Intellectual Property in the European Union PART III ADVOCATING THE RECOGNITION OF NEW LEGAL NORMS 8. Rosemary J. Coombe (1998), Intellectual Property, Human Rights and Sovereignty: New Dilemmas in International Law Posed by the Recognition of Indigenous Knowledge and the Conservation of Biodiversity 9. Alicia Ely Yamin (2003), Not Just A Tragedy: Access to Medications as a Right Under International Law 10. Molly Beutz Land (2009), Protecting Rights Online 11. Henning Grosse Ruse-Khan (2009), Time for a Paradigm Shift? Exploring Maximum Standards in International Intellectual Property Protection PART IV INSTITUTIONAL AND STRATEGIC ISSUES 12. Laurence R. Helfer (2004), Regime Shifting: The TRIPS Agreement and New Dynamics of International Intellectual Property Lawmaking 13. Peter K. Yu (2012), Intellectual Property and Human Rights in the Nonmultilateral Era 14. Lisa Forman (2008), Rights and Wrongs: What Utility for the Right to Health in Reforming Trade Rules on Medicines? PART V CRITICAL OR CAUTIONARY PERSPECTIVES 15. Rochelle Cooper Dreyfuss (2010), Patents and Human Rights: Where is the Paradox? 16. Laurence R. Helfer (2008), The New Innovation Frontier? Intellectual Property and the European Court of Human Rights 17. Thomas W. Pogge (2005), Human Rights and Global Health: A Research Program