Intellectual property rights in regional trade agreements: balancing economic and political interests in the EU and RCEP

Abstract

In the contemporary global economy, regional trade agreements (RTAs) and economic multilateral frameworks are crucial for establishing comprehensive norms and standards that enhance international trade, including the protection of intellectual property rights (IPR). This paper examines the role of IPR coherence in fostering trade and innovation, focusing on the European Union (EU) and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).

Keywords

• intellectual property rights
• eu
• rcep
• china
• f10