Intellectual Property, Competition and Human Rights: the past, the present and the future

Abstract

Introduction to a special edition of the SCRIPTed journal, focussing on interplay between intellectual property, competition and human rights. The article discusses the significance of contributions to the journal by expert panel members and participants, from an exploratory meeting held in Edinburgh in December 2004. The papers in the collection are written in memory of Mr Paul Geroski, a participant at the meeting, and then Chairman of the UK Competition Commission.