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“Corporate governance” as a buzz word in the Anglo-commonwealth world found its roots in a number of scandals which hit during the 1980’s. Along side these scandals was a significant increase in the nouveau riche executives who were generously rewarded by so called “independent” remuneration committees with packages that were considered extravagant. Shareholders and the public in general were nervous. In the United Kingdom, these phenomena led to various Committees (Cadbury in 1991 and Greenbury in 1995) which established “Codes of Best Practice”.

On August 12, 2002 Anguilla enacted new Intellectual Property legislation which updates the laws relating to Trademarks, Patents, Industrial Designs and Copyright, and introduces registration systems for Layout Designs (Topographies) of Integrated Circuits and Geographical Indications and legislation for the protection of Trade Secrets. This legislation is part of the Government's commitment to the development of the e-commerce sector, and forms part of a comprehensive package of new commercial laws. The legislation was drafted to be more closely harmonised with TRIPS.