A strong and effective intellectual property system promotes trade and economic development. But to ensure widespread benefit, all affected should know how to use that system. To help countries build the capacity to promote economic and enterprise growth, Nathan Associates has developed an introductory textbook on intellectual property: Intellectual Property Principles and Practice.

The 2014 edition is available here in English and will soon be available in Arabic. A 2009 edition is available in Spanish and English. A PDF can be downloaded for personal use or noncommercial teaching.