With a distinctive framework composed of “Basic Categories,” “Basic Theories,” and “International Protection,” the book constructs a comprehensive system for the general theory of intellectual property, which offers an academic summary of the most abstract, general, and fundamental issues in the field of intellectual property research.
In the section on “Basic Categories,” the analysis centers on rights as the core concept, exploring the definition, nature, characteristics, subjects, objects, utilization, limitations, and protection of intellectual property rights. This section delves into the essential components and attributes of intellectual property rights, legal relationships, operational mechanisms, as well as the scope of protection and the structural framework of the system.
The “Basic Theories” section focuses on the intellectual property system itself, examining its historical evolution, theoretical foundations, cultural implications, value objectives, and policy functions. This part critically evaluates the scientific validity, legitimacy, and rationality of the intellectual property system’s construction.
The “International Protection” section adopts a global perspective to analyze the origins, development, and transformations of the intellectual property protection system. It also provides a “Chinese perspective” on international intellectual property issues, offering unique insights into global debates.
As the fourth edition, this book not only preserves the author’s long-standing theoretical insights but also incorporates the latest research findings, ensuring its relevance and depth in the field of intellectual property studies.
Wu Handong, doctor of law, Senior Professor at Wenlan School of Business of Zhongnan University of Economics and Law, lecturer of Tencent, doctoral supervisor, honorary director of the Key Research Base of Humanities and Social Sciences of the Ministry of Education and the National Research Base of Intellectual Property Protection, and chief Chinese expert of the "111" investment attraction project of the Ministry of Education and the Bureau of Foreign Experts; He is also a member of the law department of the Social Science Committee of the Ministry of Education, honorary president of China Intellectual Property Law Research Association, member of the National Intellectual Property Strategy Advisory Expert Committee, member of the expert advisory group of the State Council Anti-monopoly Bureau, and deputy director of the Academic Committee of the Intellectual Property Judicial Protection Research Center of the Supreme People's Court. He has written more than 10 books, such as Research on the System of Fair Use of Copyright, Research on the Basic Problems of Intangible Property Rights, Research on the Basic Problems of Intellectual Property Rights, and published more than 180 articles in journals such as China Social Sciences, Chinese Journal of Law, and China Legal Science; The monograph and thesis have won the first National Excellent Doctoral Dissertation Award, the first prize of the Ministry of Justice excellent scientific research achievement award, the first China publishing government award (book category), etc; His works are listed in the overseas publishing plan in English, Japanese and Korean.
