Elgar Encyclopedia of Intellectual Property Law

The Encyclopedia of Intellectual Property Law is quite simply the definitive reference work in the field. Bringing together over 300 authors from across the world, the Encyclopedia sheds light on the current global state of Intellectual Property Law, providing unique insights into the discipline and how it is affected by globalization and increased regional integration.

In recent decades Intellectual Property has played a key role in our global society, facing ever growing demands and rapid change. With the steady increase of global and regional inter-connectedness the practical significance of the discipline has grown, despite its territorial roots. The number of legislative activities on the national, international and European level has also increased.



The Encyclopedia is a rich and varied resource. The topical aspects of Intellectual Property Law are presented across c.600 alphabetically arranged entries. These demonstrate the rich variety of concepts found in Intellectual Property Law around the world. National approaches to the subject are revealed in insightful detail across c.40 separate country reports.








c.600 entries


Entries organized alphabetically for ease of navigation


Fully cross-referenced


Entries written by practitioners and scholars from around the world


World class editorial team