An Economic Analysis of Intellectual Property Rights Infringement Field Studies in Developing Countries /

• Main Author: Domon, Koji (Author, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Palgrave Pivot, 2018.
• Edition: 1st ed. 2018.
• Series: Palgrave Studies in Institutions, Economics and Law,
• Subjects: Law and economics.; Commercial law.; Mass media.; Law.; Microeconomics.; Development economics.; Law and Economics.; Business Law.; IT Law, Media Law, Intellectual Property.; Development Economics.

Using unique field research from across Asia, this book examines the real markets of illicit products that breach intellectual property rights (IPR). The text presents three case studies regarding IPR infringements: unauthorised music content; fake spare parts of motorcycles; and fake Japanese food....

Table of Contents:

• 1. Introduction: A Methodology and Its Precursors
• 2. Unauthorized Copying and Incentives for Musicians
• 3. Fake Spare Parts When No Domestic Brand Names Can Be Trusted
• 4. Markets of Quasi-Credence and Similar Foods
• 5. General Conclusions.