Legal foundations for cooperation in the intellectual property domain within the Belt and road initiative

  • Elena B. Leanovich Belarusian State University, 4 Niezaliežnasci Avenue, Minsk 220030, Belarus
  • D. M. Hu Belarusian State University, 4 Niezaliežnasci Avenue, Minsk 220030, Belarus

Abstract

Intellectual property is studied in relation to the Belt and road initiative. The legal procedures and arrangements that maximise the economic benefits of regional cooperation are defined. Diverse and complex interrelationships between national and international intellectual property law are explored using the comparative legal research method. Key attention is drawn to the different levels of protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights in the context of the development of intellectual property systems in the participating countries. It is concluded that national intellectual property regimes retain objective distinguishing qualities. Recommendations for intellectual property disputes settlement are offered to provide countries and firm with a more transparent and accessible infrastructure in the multi-jurisdictional environment of the Belt and road initiative.

Author Biographies

Elena B. Leanovich, Belarusian State University, 4 Niezaliežnasci Avenue, Minsk 220030, Belarus

PhD (law), docent; associate professor at the department of international law, faculty of international relations

D. M. Hu, Belarusian State University, 4 Niezaliežnasci Avenue, Minsk 220030, Belarus

master degree student at the department of international law, faculty of international relations

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Published
2022-12-22
Keywords: Belt and road initiative, intellectual property rights, international intellectual property protection, economic interests, regional cooperation, China, territoriality of intellectual property
How to Cite
Leanovich, E. B., & Hu, D. M. (2022). Legal foundations for cooperation in the intellectual property domain within the Belt and road initiative. Journal of the Belarusian State University. International Relations, 2, 31-38. https://doi.org/10.33581/2521-6848-2022-2-31-38