Motivated by the non-linear and S-shaped pattern between trade liberalization and capital inflow observed in cross country data, this paper offers a new perspective in understanding the relation between these two. The static model nests Melitz style heterogenous firms with endogenous mark-up within a classical Heckscher-Ohlin style comparative advantage frame work. In this integrated model trad...

intellectual property law is premised traditionally on the protection of inventions (patent), literary and artistic property (copyright), and signs (trade mark); and sui generis rights, such as design law, stand outside this framework and are constantly questioned and re-shaped the fashion industry is an intellectual property (ip) intensive industry, continually generating and commercially expl...

Abstract The grounds for refusal or invalidity relating to trade marks filed in bad faith being contrary public policy accepted principles of morality are based entirely on undefined concepts and require a value judgement be made by the adjudicating authorities. This openness has led exploration new lanes these case law beyond traditional scope their application. paper examines how flexibility ...