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Pages 146-148

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... Moreover, if {PRS are not in the interests of developing countries and if the United States is successful in imposing a uniform, strong {PR system worldwide, the system may result in harm to the economies of those nations. On the other hand, if stronger IPRS can be shown to be in the interests of developing countries, it would simplify the movement toward a uniform worldwide {PR system and would result in benefits to the developing countries and to the world.
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From page 147...
... by U.S.-based companies. If it could be shown that the size and composition of FDI in developing countries are negatively affected by weak {PR regimes, those countries might be influenced to strengthen intellectual property rights.
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... Discussants questioned how far the United States can expect to push the developing countries to strengthen their IPR systems when it cannot be shown that the current level of protection is too low or that stronger protection would be in their interest. If the developing countries cannot be convinced of the benefits to them of strong IPRS, it may be necessary for the United States to make concessions in other areas of the talks to achieve the international IPR regime it desires.
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