General exception clauses of the TRIPS agreement promoting sustainable development

Includes bibliographical references (p. 330-350) and index.

Introduction -- The customary rules of treaty interpretation and the elements in light of which the general exception clauses of TRIPS should be interpreted -- Determining the normative meaning of arts. 17, 26(2) and 30 of the TRIPS agreement -- Determining the normative meaning of art. 13 of the TRIPS agreement and art. 9(2) of the Berne Convention -- Patents and the R&D and genetic diagnostic test exceptions -- Trademarks and the parody and criticism exception -- Industrial designs and the repair exception -- Copyright and the educational exception for underprivileged students and researchers.