The UN has released a new book titled "Intellectual Property Rights and Foreign Direct Investment", ISBN 92-1-104413-8, UN order number E.93.II.A.10 at a cost of $20 + $3.50 for shipping and handling. The publication defines intellectual property rights and studies the impact on foreign direct investment. It includes recent changes in national legislation and new standards sought in the Uruguay Round, and stuff on NAFTA. I haven't read the publication. You can order the book from United Nations Publications, Sales Section, Room DC2-0853, Dept. 084A, New York, NY, 10017, 1-800-253-9646. Greg Aharonian Internet Patent News Service