A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LEGISLATION AND ENFORCEMENT
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Abstract
This thesis examines the alignment of Uzbekistan's intellectual property (IP) legislation with the TRIPS Agreement, focusing on discrepancies and compliance levels between national laws and international standards. Through a detailed comparative analysis, the research identifies areas of divergence and proposes recommendations for improving Uzbekistan's IP legal framework. The study highlights challenges faced by Uzbekistan in integrating global IP norms and provides actionable insights for enhancing legal and enforcement mechanisms.
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References
TRIPS Agreement, World Trade Organization.
Civil Code of Uzbekistan.
Criminal Code of Uzbekistan.
Academic articles on TRIPS and IP law in developing countries.
Reports on IP enforcement in Uzbekistan.
Legal commentaries on IP rights and WTO compliance.
Government reports on legal reforms in Uzbekistan.
Academic studies on the impact of TRIPS on national IP laws.
WTO compliance reports.
Literature on judicial procedures and IP enforcement.
Analysis of compulsory licensing and penalties in international IP law.
Reviews of enforcement mechanisms in developing countries.
Comparative studies on judicial and administrative IP procedures.
Reports on challenges and opportunities in IP law reforms.
Proposed amendments to trademark laws.
Definitions and regulations for parallel imports.
Customs authority roles and enforcement powers.
Recommendations for establishing new enforcement bodies.
Legal provisions for on-the-spot confiscation of counterfeit goods.
Criminal liability provisions for counterfeit production and import.
Conclusions on Uzbekistan’s IP compliance with international standards.