Regulating style : intellectual property law and the business of fashion in Guatemala /

"Fashion knock-offs are everywhere. Even in the out-of-the-way markets of highland Guatemala, fake branded clothes offer a cheap, stylish alternative for people who can't afford high-priced originals. Fashion companies have taken notice, ensuring that international trade agreements include...

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Main Author: Thomas, Kedron, 1979- (Author)
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Language:English
Published: Oakland, California : University of California Press, 2016
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505 0 |a Economic regulation and the value of concealment -- The ethics of piracy -- Brand pollution -- Fiscal and moral accountability -- Making the highlands safe for business -- Conclusion : late style. 
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