Intellectual property in Europe. 3rd edition

Now in its third edition, Intellectual Property in Europe covers the entire range of laws and regulations affecting IP in Europe.

The author, Guy Tritton, provides expert commentary on legislation, regulations and cases so that the reader has complete understanding of the law. You can find out how the legislation offers protection of clients’ rights and ascertain the remedies obtainable for infringement.

This edition also includes: EC Derivatives and Regulations, international conventions and pertinent case law, so that the reader is completely up to date with the new developments and case laws.

Every aspect of Intellectual Property is covered and is easy to find

-Offers explanations of European law on IP, patents, trademarks, copyright, design protection and plant variety rights so you have full understanding of these aspects of IP
Provides information organised by subject matter enabling you to find relevant information quickly

-Discusses each subject in general European terms and then highlights individual national differences

-Gives you guidance on jurisdictions for IP so you are clear on how this works in practice

-Explains through expert commentary the practical aspects of IP, such as enforcement, licensing, joint ventures and franchising

The third edition covers developments such as:

-The modern approach to competition and intellectual property including a full analysis of the essential facilities doctrine

-The Technology Transfer Block Exemption

-Recent ECJ, CFI and Boards of Appeal decisions

-OHIM and national courts in the field of designs

-Roche v Primus and GAT v LUK

The chapters on Trade Marks and on Jurisdictions have been revised in the light of these changes and a whole new chapter on border Control Introduced.