Much of the value of corporations today is intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, trade names, copyrights, trade secrets, and others.
It is important to protect intellectual property so it is not used by other entities without permission of the owner.
What is the basis of international law in general and international dispute settlement and the rule of law that apply to intellectual property?
What can be done to protect intellectual property from piracy in the global marketplace?
Are the current efforts of the United Nations and the WTO effective in protecting intellectual property rights in the international marketplace? Why or why not?