The Law and Practice of Global ICT Standardization

Olia Kanevskaia

feb 2023 · Cambridge University Press

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This book presents a first comprehensive effort to explore the mechanics and fundamentals of global ICT standardization. It offers a comprehensive study of legal rules governing ICT standardization; systematically analyses governance and institutional features of some most prominent Standards Development Organizations; and presents qualitative empirical evidence on implementation of these rules in practice. By evaluating legal and procedural rules in light of current practices and tendencies in the industry, the book explores various options available for disciplining ICT standardization from the viewpoint of the applicable legislation, judiciary, and internal governance rules of Standards Development Organizations and offers practical solutions on how to increase the legitimacy of ICT standards. Adding to the previous theoretical approach to the field of standardization from historical, legal and political science perspective, this book applies theoretical considerations to unexplored scenarios, offering a holistic picture of ICT standardization and providing a novel contribution to the field.

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Dr Olia Kanevskaia is an Assistant Professor at Utrecht University. She is an author of multiple academic articles on standardization governance. Her work on trade and economic law is recognized by multiple international awards and fellowships. She previously held academic positions at Tilburg Law and Economics Center, KU Leuven Center for IT and IP Law and NYU School of Law.