World Trade Law in Practice

By (author) Marie-Claire Cordonier Segger, Markus W Gehring, Jarrod Hepburn

Publication date:

01 December 2006

Length of book:

295 pages

Publisher

Globe Law and Business

Dimensions:

240x160mm
6x10"

ISBN-13: 9780954870683

In the context of growing international trade flows and frequent references in the national and international press to topical trade-related issues, this practical handbook explains how international trade law actually works in practice and how practising lawyers can use trade law to advance the cases of their clients. World Trade Law in Practice presents international trade law in a clear, step-by-step manner, with short sections at the end of each chapter on how to find further information and explanations of key concepts and procedures. It describes the legal forums available to a country or firm with a case and how an adviser might be called upon by a firm, association or nation to use the relevant trade law. Using practical case studies, the book reviews the substantive rules covering tariffs, subsidies, dumping, services and intellectual property rights. A concluding section explains complex issues related to sustainable development and other emerging topics in a simple, clear manner. This highly accessible title, prepared by the Centre for International Sustainable Development Law, will appeal to partners and associates in law firms dealing with international economic law, corporate counsel in international and national firms and institutions, and law, economics and business management students.

Preface _____________________ 5 Section 1: Introduction A rapidly changing field _____________________ 9 Key concepts _____________ 17 Participation of private parties in trade policy and negotiations __________ 21 Section 2: A case in world trade law National enforcement of world trade law ________ 27 Private initiation of WTO disputes ____________ 43 Participation of private parties in WTO disputes __________________ 47 Section 3: The practice of world trade law – important law (and remedies) to know Tariffs and import/ export____________________ 55 Technical and sanitary standards and labels ________________ 65 Subsidies _________________ 77 Dumping_________________ 87 Services __________________ 97 IP rights __________________ 109 Section 4: The future of world trade law Sustainable development concerns _________________ 119 Other emerging issues _____ 135 Conclusion _________________ 145 Recommended resources ___________________ 147 About the authors _________ 155 Appendices Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organisation______________ General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 ___________ General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1947 ___________ General Agreement on Trade in Services ________________ Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights ___________ Dispute Settlement Understanding____________ Index _______________________ Table of contents

"Overall the reviewer found the publication to be both useful and informative. It is written with great clarity, often explaining complex political/legal issues in a succinct yet 'user friendly' manner, and would doubtless be of value to the individual involved/intending to become involved