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Intellectual property law's influence extends to every aspect of human life. The markings on a can of Coca-cola, the rights in the books, music, pictures, drama, films and electronic information sources we all use, even the shape of our pen, architecture and the science behind the latest attempt on space exploration all form its subject matter. This popular text explains and examines the often complicated law which protects and preserves new ideas and outlines how intellectual property rights allow right owners to stop others taking their creations.

The changes in the new edition reflect this rapidly expanding field. This textbook includes:

• amendments to major decisions from the House of Lords and the European Court of Justice
• recent legislation such as the Patents Act 2004
• the effect of developments in information technology on copyright and patent principles
• recent case law including Kirin-Amgen Inc v Hoechst Marion Roussel Ltd and British Horseracing Board Ltd v William Hill Organization
• the impact of UK, EC and EU competition laws on intellectual property rights
• a new chapter devoted to protection for image
• new coverage relating to domain names
• an examination of the increasing attention to human rights in intellectual property law.

This thoughtful and thought-provoking text is essential reading for any student of intellectual property law. With further reading at the end of each chapter, it is the ideal introduction to a thorough understanding of intellectual property law.

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<p><b>The Law of Intellectual Property, Second Edition</b>, presents core concepts through cutting-edge applications, engaging problems, and dynamic perspectives. Cutting-edge, high-interest issues — such as the development of human genomics, copyright questions raised by digital music, and the applicability of trademark law to domain names — enliven class discussion and connect students in a meaningful way to a rich selection of case law, theory, and statutes.</p><p><b>The Law of Intellectual Property, Second Edition, features</b>:</p><ul><li><b>distinguished authorship by three luminaries</b> in Intellectual Property</li><li><b>comprehensive and current coverage</b></li><li><b>cutting-edge cases and statutory materials</b> chosen for currency, interest, and the clarity with which they illustrate the principles under discussion</li><li><b>straightforward Notes</b> that highlight salient themes, provide context, make connections between and among related case decisions and statutes</li><li><b>pedagogical innovations</b>, such as <b>Comparative Perspectives</b> and <b>Policy Perspectives</b>, which introduce special rules relating to technology, offer comparative analysis, and discuss viewpoints on topics and issues</li><li><b>scenario problems in each chapter</b>, drawn from actual cases, test students’ general comprehension of principles and statutory materials — these highly engaging cases introduce products, expressions, and inventions that will intrigue and motivate students</li><li><b>comprehensive Teacher’s Manual</b> with sample syllabi, teaching notes, discussion pointers, additional problems, lists of supplemental materials, and suggestions for exams and assignments</li></ul><p><b>Updated throughout, the Second Edition includes</b>:</p><ul><li>new cases such as <i>Dastar Corp., Nash, Funky Films</i>, and <i>Perfect 10, Inc. v. Amazon.Com, Inc</i>.</li><li><b>Written Description and Definiteness</b>, and a section on Statutory Subject Matter</li><li>discussion of the <b>eBay copyright cases</b></li><li>a new section on <b>Reasonable Steps to Preserve Secrecy</b> in the Trade Secret chapter</li></ul><p><b>The Law of Intellectual Property, Second Edition</b>, puts current and engaging cases and materials into an accessible framework to support teaching, enliven discussion, and motivate students.</p> ... Read more

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Intellectual property law in Australia has changed dramatically in the last decade and continues to change. Developments in technology, the rise of the internet, the globalisation of trade and the increasing importance of 'superbrands' or trade marks with global appeal have all impacted on the laws surrounding intellectual property. Furthermore, globalisation has resulted in greater pressure to expand the rights of intellectual property owners as they endeavour to capture the potential benefits of ownership in an increasingly affluent and integrated world economy. This book provides a detailed and scholarly insight into Australian intellectual property law. It aims to offer students and legal professionals a detailed discussion of the black-letter aspects of the law, with the primary emphasis on the legal principles and complexities within. ... Read more

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`Professor Ghidini has long since made himself a worldwide reputation as a leading scholar. He is a profound critic of intellectual property protection that follows rigid property logic, and favours the functionalist competition/innovation logic. Innovation, Competition and Consumer Welfare in Intellectual Property Law is truly enriching reading.'
- Hanns Ullrich, College of Europe, Bruges, Belgium

`We in the United States have much to learn not only from Gustavo Ghidini's careful analysis of modern trends in the European IP regime but also from his thoughtful development of the thesis that free competition should be understood as the overarching principle guiding both IP protection and what we call antitrust law.'
- Rudolph J.R. Peritz, New York Law School, US and author of Competition Policy in America

This authoritative book provides a comprehensive critical overview of the basic IP paradigms, such as patents, trademarks and copyrights. Their intersection with competition law and their impacts on the exercise of social welfare are analysed from an evolutionary perspective.

The analyses and proposals presented encompass the features and rationales of a legal field in constant evolution, and relate them to increasingly rapid technological, economic, social and geo-political developments. Gustavo Ghidini highlights the emerging trends that challenge the traditional `all-exclusionary' vision of IP law and its application. The author expertly combines holistic, evolutionary and constitutionally oriented approaches, with the search for a rebalancing of the IP rights holders' positions with citizens' and users' rights.

This book will appeal to academics, scholars and lawyers specializing in the realm of intellectual property, competition and comparative law. ... Read more

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Nutshells present the essentials of law in clear and straightforward language, explaining the basic principles.Features such as diagrams and checklists make them easy to use, while the inclusion of model questions and answer plans help students test their knowledge.Nutshells are an essential revision aid and ideal for getting fully up to speed with a new subject. ... Read more

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Popular and with clear exposition, Intellectual Property Law, is generally regarded as the most comprehensive textbook on the subject. Focused clearly on the needs of undergraduates approaching the subject for the first time, it maintains a careful balance between exposition, practical considerations and theoretical arguments and utilises visual aids throughout in order to assist understanding. A clear six part structure and colour design aids navigation while new part summaries draw together the key themes within a topic, introduce topical or controversial issues and stress the policy implications. Further research and engagement with Intellectual Property Law is encouraged through the use of reflective questions and guided further reading. "Without doubt this is the best IP book that there is. Finely balanced and clearly written, it is the leading IP authority" James Griffin, University of Exeter. ... Read more

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This book is designed to facilitate the introduction of international, transnational, and comparative law issues into a domestic Intellectual Property course. The book is very accessible for law students and their professors. The book can be assigned or recommended as optional reading to supplement a domestic-only course to advance the students understanding of their own system. ... Read more

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This book is the first detailed historical account of intellectual property law. In part, it examines why intellectual property law with its subcategories of patents, copyright, designs and trade marks took the shape that it did over the course of the nineteenth century. In addition the authors deal with ways in which the law grants property status to intangibles and describe how the law came to create techniques that enabled it to recognize protectable intangibles, and the inescapable problems that have arisen from their use. ... Read more

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This book is an excellent resource for students enrolled in intellectual property (IP) courses as well as IP professionals who have not had formal training in intellectual property law.It is a comprehensive book that addresses the typical tasks encountered by practitioners, combining both substantive knowledge of the law with the practical focus required of IP practitioners.The manuscript is divided into five sections, an introduction and the topics that create intellectual property - trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets.Understanding of each topic is critical to the long-term success of IP professionals, whether they function in law firms, government agencies or in private sector businesses. ... Read more

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Cost
The book has some interesting information but it is certainly not worth the cost.Many of the legal conclusions seem unsupported and the text is poorly edited.

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Looking for a very good layman's explaination of Intellectual Property? This thorough explaination of the newest frontier of law is exactly what you need. The best part, reference charts and websites will help you"zoom" into the subject matter! ... Read more

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Routledge Lawcards are your complete, pocket-sized guides to key examinable areas of the undergraduate law curriculum and the CPE/GDL. Their concise text, user-friendly layout and compact format make them an ideal revision aid. Helping you to identify, understand and commit to memory the salient points of each area of the law, shouldn’t you make Routledge Lawcards your essential revision companions? ... Read more

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This casebook begins with a brief description of the theory behind the book and its contents, detailing first the emerging issues not yet ripe for inclusion in the book. The authors then provide a basic overview of intellectual property, with a comparison of approaches taken in national and regional systems. The book also discusses international public law, including treaties, and the international intellectual property obligations flowing therefrom. There is also extensive discussion on the international protection of intellectual property with respect to patents, copyright and related rights, trademark and unfair competition, trade secrets or confidential information, and industrial designs. ... Read more

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I paid for the Second Edition, and received first. The price was almost the same as for the new book and such a disappointment... ... Read more

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`Dutfield and Suthersanen have skillfully captured in one concise volume all the important things you need to know about international intellectual property law. The materials are accessible, timely, methodically presented and at times critical. The book's detailed, in-depth and comparative analyses provide helpful insights into the increasingly complex international intellectual property system. Global Intellectual Property Law is not only an effective textbook for students interested in the subject, but a desktop companion for policymakers and professionals who need a quick and up-to-date overview of global intellectual property issues.'
- Peter K. Yu, Drake University, US and Zhongnan University of Economics and Law, China

`Dutfield and Suthersanen have succeeded in writing an engaging treatise that offers a truly modern perspective on intellectual property today. With examples from every continent, from every level of jurisdiction (national, regional, international), their study covers all the traditional fundamentals of intellectual property law as well as the current critical interrogations that their development raises. It is a book with character.'
- Ysolde Gendreau, Université de Montréal, Canada

`Global Intellectual Property Law by Dutfield and Suthersanen provides a broad overview of the issues at stake concerning fair and effective ways to organize the information resources upon which the well-being of us all depends. The book highlights international and comparative perspectives on IP law and policy. Although primarily targeted at postgraduate level students, the book is enlightening also for practitioners, and a must-read for all policy makers and opinion leaders in the IP field.'
- Thomas Dreier, University of Karlsruhe, Germany

Globalization of trade means that intangible informational resources are now produced, bartered and consumed anywhere and everywhere defying jurisdictional borders. Intellectual property has moved into the mainstream of national economic and developmental planning; in the recent past it has also emerged as the central impetus in multilateral trade relations. The authors of this original and progressive textbook trace the evolving remits of intellectual property, which are rapidly expanding to embrace new subject matter and increase the scope of protection. This creates conflicts with current trade, development, cultural, ethical, human rights and economic mores.

This book reflects on intellectual property as it stands at the crossroads of these values. It considers the challenges presented by such developments as the commodification of persona, the commons, and life itself. Most significantly perhaps, the book examines the impact of intellectual property on the international stage, especially in respect of trade, development, economics and biological and cultural diversity. It is sure to become an invaluable reference work for scholars and students of intellectual property, international law, public policy, politics, government, human rights and development, as well as legal practitioners.

Contents: Preface; Part I: The Status Quo and its Origins; 1. The Globalisation of Intellectual Property; 2. The International Law and Political Economy of Intellectual Property; Part II: Principles of Intellectual Property; 3. Legal, Philosophical and Economic Justifications; 4. Copyright; 5. Patents and Trade Secrets; 6. Trade Marks; 7. Designs; 8. Other Intellectual Property Rights; Part III: Themes and Threads; 9. International Human Rights and Intellectual Property; 10. Information Technologies and the Internet; 11. Intellectual Property and Development; 12. Education, Culture and Knowledge; 13. Biology, Life and Health; 14. Traditional Knowledge: An Emerging Right?; Index ... Read more

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`This book's innovative contribution is to view EU IP law as a subject in its own right, not just an extra to accounts of national law. The very up-to-date coverage strikes an excellent balance between detail and overview, while Dr Seville also discusses thoughtfully the wider international frameworks, policy issues and debates in which development of EU IP law is enmeshed. Dr Seville fully deserves the gratitude of IP lawyers and students for this outstandingly helpful study.'
- Hector Macqueen, Edinburgh Law School, UK

`The book is as timely as it is well-written and thorough. The contributions of the EU to most aspects of intellectual property law are increasingly dominant. This treatment places them apart from the national laws of member states, thus emphasising the common core that now they provide. Many will want to study this presentation.'
- William R. Cornish, University of Cambridge, UK

Intellectual property (IP) is a crucial contributor to economic growth and competitiveness within the EU. This book offers a compact and accessible account of EU intellectual property law and policy, covering copyright, patents, designs, trademarks and the enforcement of rights. The author also addresses aspects of the free movement of goods and services, competition law, customs measures and anti-counterfeiting efforts.

Setting EU intellectual property law in its wider international context, this work reveals the framework within which the national IP laws of member states operate. The book seeks to highlight the most important policy issues and arguments of relevance to the EU, both within the Union, and in its relations with the rest of the world.

With its detailed references, cross-referencing and suggestions for further readings, EU Intellectual Property Law and Policy is essential reading for postgraduate students and academic lawyers in IP and EU law. Practitioners seeking a broad account of the area will also appreciate this important contribution. ... Read more

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Important read for IP junkies
With China joining the WTO at the end of last year it has become more important for Westerners to understand this aspect of Chinese society. Under the WTO, China is obligated by the rules of the TRIPs Agreement (Trade Related aspects of Intellectual Property)amongst other traditional trade rules.
To join the world trading community, China has obligated itself to enforce intellectual property rights (Copyright, Trademark, and Patent protection)
This book traces the long Chinese history of these rights and gives an important insight into the cultural differences that exist and are ingrained in Chinese society compared to an almost reflexive understanding of these rights in the West.
An important contribution for readers with an apprecition for historical sweep analysis of an issue. ... Read more

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Routledge-Cavendish Lawcards are complete, pocket-sized guides to key examinable areas of the undergraduate law curriculum and the CPE/GDL. Their concise text, user-friendly layout and compact format make them an ideal revision aid for identifying, understanding and committing to memory the salient points of each area of the law. ... Read more

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In the 21st century intellectual property law continuesto be a challenging and immensely varied subject and one of greatcontemporary relevance. Embracing a wide range of human endeavoursfrom science and new technology to the entertainment industry it isintimately tied up with the expansion of publishing and commerce overthe Internet. At the same time the courts have continued to show thatmany older principles of intellectual property law have a contemporaryrelevance and may be creatively applied to address modern problems andsituations.

Questions and Answers on Intellectual Property Law aims to equipstudents with a grounding in the key concepts in intellectual propertylaw. With a mixture of both problem and essay questions (many based onreal situations) it demonstrates how to answer both course work andexam questions effectively. It includes chapters on copyright, designrights, the law of registered and unregistered trade marks, charactermerchandising and malicious falsehood. Extensively revised and updatedsince the last edition it provides both a valuable teaching aid andstudy guide. ... Read more

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Intellectual property (patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets) can become a significant asset of a debtor's estate, and special rules apply depending on whether the assets are defined as property of the estate or an executory contract. This second edition of Bankruptcy and Its Impact on Intellectual Property covers the basics of IP law, including a description of property rights, license and assignment issues, and infringements. Coauthored by a patent litigator and a commercial bankruptcy litigator, the handbook outlines what parties can do in a bankruptcy to protect intellectual property rights, including the DIP's ability to assign IP licenses. This second edition is updated with recent case law and is valuable to both the IP professional and the bankruptcy practitioner. Softbound, 116 pages. ... Read more

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"Intellectual Property Law: Damages and Remedies" addresses two crucial concerns of intellectual property owners - how to recover monetary compensation when an infringement has occurred, and how to prevent further infringement. Filled with useful citations, this unique work explains how compensation and remedies are determined in every scenario, including infringement on the Internet. You'll read about ex parte seizures and stopping infringing goods at the border; provisional rights remedies for patent owners; injunctive relief; monetary damages; punitive and statutory enhanced damages; attorneys' fees and costs; and more. This is the first and only book that covers all the issues that arise once liability for infringement has been established. This book is updated as needed, generally two times each year. ... Read more

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`Here it comes: the book that I have been waiting for! This will surely be an inspiring source of knowledge in my Master Programme in European Intellectual Property Law at Stockholm University. While promoting intellectual property protection as an important means for innovations and cultural developments, a critical analysis and a flexible approach to the needs for free creative space and effective competition is crucial. As this book so well illustrates, this delicate balance is no either or.'
- Marianne Levin, Stockholm University, Sweden

This comprehensive Handbook brings together contributions from American, Canadian, European, and Japanese writers to better explore the interface between competition and intellectual property law. Issues range from the fundamental to the specific, each considered from the angle of cartels, dominant positions, and mergers. Topics covered include, among others, technology licensing, the doctrine of exhaustion, network industries, innovation, patents, and copyright.

Appropriate space is devoted to the latest developments in European and American antitrust law, such as the `more economic approach' and the question of anti-competitive abuses of intellectual property rights. Each original chapter reflects extensive comments by all other contributors, an approach which ensures a diversity of perspectives within a systematic framework.

These cutting edge articles will be of great interest to law professors and post graduate students of intellectual property and competition law, as well as those interested in innovation and competition theory, and legal practices in intellectual property and competition law. ... Read more