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Globalization has let into the emergence of the called new/digital economy which assimilates in a great degree IPRs. To that extent, in a knowledge-driven economy, the successful protection of IPR is emerging as a crucial ingredient of commercial triumph. Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) are the intangible capital forming FDI that has significantly changed the landscape of the global economy. Thus, IPRs protection is a vital means in attracting FDI inflows contributing to the growth of a country. Which is the role of IPRs in attracting FDI, GDP growth and Trade? The current work via a quantitative analysis of IPRs laws of 79 countries and an econometric analysis provides an answer. The present work is useful to Lawyers, Economists, Researchers and College Students.

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Georgios I Zekos , BSc (Econ) Aristotle University, JD Democritus University, LLM University of Hull, PhD (Law) University of Hull, PhD (Econ) University of Peloponnese.Economist 1985-1989, Attorney at Law 1989-2008, Advocate & Economist - O A Tripoli 2008-2012, Advocate & Economist - Asylum Office of Thessaloniki 2012- presently, Hellas.

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