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Parallel Importation: Economic and social welfare dimensions

By Frederick M. Abbott on June 28, 2007

"Parallel imports" involve fundamental issues of trade and intellectual property policy. This briefing paper starts with an introduction to the concept of parallel importation, and proceeds to discuss the complex economic and developmental issues raised by it.

Frederick M. Abbott is the Edward Ball Eminent Scholar, Professor of International Law, Florida State University College of Law.

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Publisher: IISD

Copyright: IISD, 2007

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