THE INTERNATIONAL COPYRIGHT SYSTEM: Limitations, Exceptions and Public Interest Considerations for Developing Countries

Acknowledgement: This study was accomplished with the support of an outstanding group of individuals whose comments, suggestions and general assistance made the task feasible. First, I gratefully acknowledge my outstanding team of research both of ITCSD, assisted greatly in various substantive, coordinative and administrative details. on IPRs and Sustainable Development. Readers are encouraged to quote and reproduce this material for educational, non-profit purposes, provided the source is acknowledged. The views expressed in this publication are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ICTSD, UNCTAD or the funding institution.

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