Effects of Non-Compliance with Intellectual Property Rights regarding Pesticides

Abstract

In the context of today’s society, intellectual property rights are an important source of economic benefits. When the infringement of these rights is done with regard to products or substances that also potentially endanger the environment and human health, research on these infringements becomes imperatively necessary. This paper highlights the dual effect of infringing intellectual property rights in the field of pesticides (both in economic and environmental terms and on human health) and it draws attention to the need for multidisciplinary research to raise awareness among potential producers and users of such products.