Transnational Contracts Concerning the Commercial Exploitation of Intangible Cultural Heritage

Abstract

1. Commercial exploitation of intangible cultural heritage: foundations. 2. Means of protection and regulatory framework: IP rights, sui generis protection and other mechanisms. 3. Specific substantive provisions on contracts: informed consent, representation, financial and other issues. 4. Intangible heritage and tangible expressions: a tentative typology of contracts. 5. Content of the contract and choice of law. 6. Law applicable to the contract: trade on tangible goods. 7. Contracts relating to IP rights and sui generis protection. 8. Effects of overriding mandatory provisions.