Research Guides : Intellectual Property Research: International Intellectual Property Law

Books

Specialized Intellectual Property Courts World-Wide

Click on the map above to get country profiles on IP in different countries.

The Berne Convention

An International Agreement Governing Copyright Laws, Implemented in the United States through the Berne Convention Implementation Act of 1988.

The Madrid Protocol

The Madrid Protocol is U.S. law governing international trademarks. It is found in 15 U.S.C. Chapter 22, Subchapter IV.

Research Guides:

International Intellectual Property Law by Jonathan Franklin, American Society of International Law

Bibliographies:

Articles, Journals & News Sources

WIPO Lex
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) developed this searchable database to locate national law and treaties relating to intellectual property.
Kluwer International Encyclopedia of Laws for Intellectual Property
This database provides explanations of IP laws in a variety of countries. The information is compiled by experts in the field and accessible through PDFs.
UNESCO Collection of National Copyright Laws
This database is an endeavor by UNESCO to provide the copyright laws for their member-states. The database is constantly updated, but some of the links may be broken. English translation of the laws are not usually available through this site.