In The Protection of Intellectual Property Rights under International Investment Law, Simon Klopschinski et al. provide an in-depth analysis of the emerging interplay of two bodies of law. In particular, the book evaluates how the protection of intellectual property (IP) may fall within the ambit of international investment law. Supported by the recently emerging jurisprudence, the authors engage in a comprehensive analysis of the current state-of-play, providing law practitioners and students alike a wealth of information, which can certainly serve as a rock-solid reference on the topic. While the book takes into account literature and case law prior to 15 April 2020, the authors have impressively managed to make some initial comments and references to the Covid-19 pandemic. The authors acknowledge that the future of the interface between intellectual property and investment is not yet settled; nevertheless, they provide the reader with a possible outlook, noting that […]