Book Description

"In the context of the Uruguay Round of GATT, mainly two subjects have been discussed: services and intellectual property. They are very important as so far they are not covered by the present text of GATT or of other connected multilateral instruments. Thus, it is necessary to reach agreement in these areas in order to cover 'new' aspects of trade of basic importance and to reach balanced results which may satisfy the need of the various members participating in the current Round. In terms of the works of the International Law Association's Committee on Legal Aspects of a New International Economic Order, the Bergamo Conference (September 23-25, 1989) must be regarded as a logical sequel to earlier Symposia on Foreign Debts, on Foreign Investment and on International Trade, Multilateral liberalization of trade in services, through a multilateral framework agreement of 'GATS' as it is being already called, is of the utmost importance in order to reinforce and complete the regulation of economic union on a worldwide non discriminatory basis. This volume, like its predecessors, contains contributions from various specialists, such as lawyers and economists, scientists, practicioners and diplomats, both from top EEC and Member States representatives and it covers the most important topics in the subject matters concerned"--Unedited summary from book cover.