智慧財產權（IPRs）對經濟運作至關重要。幾乎所有國家均簽署條約與制定法規以支持智慧財產權。一定程度的一致性在立法部門可被發現，但行政與司法部門的行動則因文化、傳統與國家而有所不同。在網路與實體市場中的盜版與仿冒遍及國內外，使得新的強化執行夥伴關係成為必須。絕大部分對此議題的研究聚焦在東方產品與實體市場的仿冒而非西方消費與網路盜版。本文處理智慧財產權在東西方國家的執行問題。一個關於西方消費者的研究在一個泰國實體市場中進行，本文並調查了有關盜版的相關網站。賽局理論幫助分析智財權保護的環境。一個更現實的國際智財權執行途徑被提倡，此中包含了當然的行動與一個和統一網域名稱爭端解決政策相似的新網路著作權爭端解決機制。

Intellectual property rights (IPRs) are essential to functioning economies. Nearly all nations adopt treaties and enact statutes supporting IPRs. Moderate uniformity is found in legislative branches, but actions from executive and judicial branches vary among cultures, traditions and nations. Piracy and counterfeiting, both online and in physical markets, are prevalent within and between States, necessitating new and enhanced enforcement partnerships. Most research on the subject focuses on Eastern production and physical market counterfeiting rather than Western consumption and internet piracy. This article addresses IP enforcement problems among Eastern and Western nations. A survey is taken of Western consumers in a Thai physical market, and an inquiry into infringing websites is made.Game theory helps analyze the IP protection environment. A more realistic approach to international IPR enforcement is advocated, one including ex officio action and a new online copyright dispute resolution system resembling UDRP.

智慧財產權; 國際法; 盜版與仿冒; 網路

Intellectual Property Rights; International Law; Piracy and Counterfeiting; Internet