International Intellectual Property Law: Maximization Trumps Harmonization, Impacting Global IP Protection
The idea that international intellectual property laws are becoming more similar is actually a myth. Instead, countries are focusing on making their own laws stronger, even if it means going against the trend of harmonization. This shift towards maximizing intellectual property rights has been seen in many recent treaties and agreements, leading to more protection in some countries than others. This challenges the belief that all countries should have the same level of protection for intellectual property.