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Contemporary Intellectual Property

2019, Oxford University Press eBooks

Contemporary Intellectual Property: Law and Policy, fifth edition, offers a unique perspective on intellectual property (IP) law, unrivalled amongst IP textbooks. An accessible introduction to IP law, it provides not only a comprehensive account of the substantive law, but also discusses the overarching policies directing the legal decision-making, as well as areas for further debate. Intellectual property law is an increasingly global subject, and the book introduces the relevant European and international dimensions to present a realistic view of the law as it actually operates. It explores IP law as an organic discipline, evaluating the success with which it has responded to new challenges. Images and diagrams, with analysis of key cases and key extracts, are all incorporated alongside the author commentary to clearly illustrate the core principles in IP law. Exercise, questions, and discussion points are provided to help the reader to engage with the material, and additional material is provided in the Online Resources. Beyond providing an up-to-date account of IP law, the text examines the complex policies that inform modern IP law at the domestic (including Scottish), European, and international levels, giving the reader a true insight into the discipline and the shape of things to come. The focus is on contemporary challenges to IP law and policy, and the reader is encouraged to engage critically with the text and the subject matter. The book has been carefully developed to ensure that the complexities of the subject are addressed in a clear and approachable way.

Contemporary Intellectual Property: Law and Policy (5th edn) Abbe Brown , Smita Kheria , Jane Cornwell , and Marta Iljadica Published in Print: 27 August 2019 Published Online: September 2019 Abstract Contemporary Intellectual Property: Law and Policy, fifth edition, offers a unique perspective on intellectual property (IP) law, unrivalled amongst IP textbooks. An accessible introduction to IP law, it provides not only a comprehensive account of the substantive law, but also discusses the overarching policies directing the legal decision-making, as well as areas for further debate. Intellectual property law is an increasingly global subject, and the book introduces the relevant European and international dimensions to present a realistic view of the law as it actually operates. It explores IP law as an organic discipline, evaluating the success with which it has responded to new challenges. Images and diagrams, with analysis of key cases and key extracts, are all incorporated alongside the author commentary to clearly illustrate the core principles in IP law. Exercise, questions, and discussion points are provided to help the reader to engage with the material, and additional material is provided in the Online Resources. Beyond providing an up-to-date account of IP law, the text examines the complex policies that inform modern IP law at the domestic (including Scottish), European, and international levels, giving the reader a true insight into the discipline and the shape of things to come. The focus is on contemporary challenges to IP law and policy, and the reader is encouraged to engage critically with the text and the subject matter. The book has been carefully developed to ensure that the complexities of the subject are addressed in a clear and approachable way. Keywords: intellectual property law, IP rights, controversies, policy making, innovation, creativity, technology, competition, parallel importing, trade secrets Subjects: Intellectual Property You do not currently have access to this chapter Sign in Subscribe Please sign in to access the full content. Access to the full content requires a subscription Page Contents Front Matter Acknowledgement Dedication Preface New to this edition Guide to the online resources Table of cases Table of legislation List of figures Abbreviations Part I Introduction Part II Copyright Part III Design protection Part IV Patents Part V Registered trade marks Part VI Common law protection of intellectual property Go Part VII Intellectual property, free movement of goods, and competition law in Europe Part VIII IP enforcement and remedies End Matter Index © Abbe Brown, Smita Kheria, Jane Cornwell, and Marta Iljadica 2019 External resources Visit the online resources for this title Test yourself: Multiple choice questions with instant feedback