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22 IIUMLJ 1 (2014)

handle is hein.journals/iiumlj22 and id is 1 raw text is: (2014) 22 IIUMLJ 1 RECIPE FOR DISASTER? THE DEPLOYMENT OF PATENTS OVER ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND TECHNOLOGIES (ESTs) Ida Madieha Abdul Ghani Azmi *, Suzi Fadhilah Ismail** & Jeong Chun-Phuoc ABSTRACT The development, deployment and dissemination of low- carbon and other environmentally sound technologies (ESTs) is critical in our response to climate change. Yet, many of these critical technologies are patented and belong to private entities. Malaysia through the National Renewable Energy Policy and National Green Technology Policy, aims to leverage on green technology as a double edge sword; as a tool to spur economic activities whilst at the same time ensuring sustainable development and conservation of the environment for future generations. In order to enhance the uptake of ESTs, Malaysia has identified renewable energy as an impetus. This paper explores the discourse between the patents and climate change at the international level. As the diffusion of ESTs requires modification and adaptation, * Prof. Ida Madieha Abdul Ghani Azmi, Professor, Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws, International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia, E-mail: imadieha@iium.edu.my, * * Assistant Prof. Dr. Suzi Fadhilah Ismail, Assistant Professor, Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws, International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia, E-mail: suzi@iium.edu.my, *** Jeong Chun-Phuoc, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Law, Multi Media University, Malaysia, E-mail: jeongchunphuoc @ gmail.com.

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