The Direct Application of International IP Agreements Before National Courts

The Direct Application of International IP Agreements Before National Courts
Christopher Heath

ISBN 978-90-411-9097-0
Kluwer Law International BV, The Netherlands

Incomplete implementation of international treaty obligations by a member state may be remedied by a direct application of treaty obligations in the context of domestic litigation. Although appealing at first sight, such direct application faces obstacles at various levels, and is ultimately difficult to apply to concrete cases.