A Critique of the Ontology of Intellectual Property Law

ISBN-13: 9781108498326 / Angielski / Twarda / 2021 / 250 str.

Alexander Peukert; Gill Mertens

Opis

This book provides a comprehensive critique of the idea that 'intellectual property' exists as an object that can be owned.

Recenzje

'This fascinating book is a 'must' for every scholar and practitioner interested in exploring the true character and nature of intellectual property rights. The author challenges traditional IP notions and proposes quite intriguing alternative approaches to the concept of the IP object. Whether or not one believes that IP resembles 'real property', this book will give the reader plenty of food for thought. Read to get intellectually stimulated!' Ole-Andreas Rognstad, University of Oslo

Spis treści

1. Introduction; 2. Two ontologies; 3. Two abstractions; 4. Interim summary: an implausible paradigm; 5. The legal explanatory power of the two ontologies; 6. Normative critique of the abstract IP object.