Intellectual Property

Recognised as a leading textbook in this field, Intellectual Property offers students unrivalled coverage of all aspects of the intellectual property syllabus making it their essential guide through the intricacies of this dynamic subject. Trusted by generations of students and lecturers alike, students can rely on this book to: * Equip them with a strong understanding of the wealth of domestic, European and International laws which govern each intellectual property right. * Enhance their critical analysis skills through consideration of the ethical influences and policy considerations which impact the future development of IP protection. Fully support them in their study through a range of engaging and interesting features including key point summaries, further reading suggestions, discussion questions and a glossary of technical terms "A tried and tested student text; an authoritative and expert account of a complex branch of law." Professor Norma Dawson, Queen's University Belfast "For students looking for a detailed account of intellectual property law, Bainbridge's Intellectual Property is one of the best. It is well-written and explains difficult principles in a relatively straight-forward way... those looking for an accessible and stimulating account of the nuts and bolts of intellectual property law need not, however, look any further." Student Law Journal, review of the previous editionPart One PRELIMINARY CONSIDERATIONS AND REMEDIES 1 Introduction to intellectual property rights Part Two COPYRIGHT AND RELATED RIGHTS 2 Background and basic principles 3 Subsistence of copyright 4 Authorship and ownership of copyright 5 Authors' rights 6 Rights, infringement and remedies 7 Defences to copyright infringement and the permitted acts 8 Copyright, computer software and information technology 9 Rights in performances Part Three THE LAW OF BREACH OF CONFIDENCE 10 Law of breach of confidence Part Four PATENT LAW 11 Patent law -- background, basic principles and practical aspects 12 Requirements for patentability 13 Ownership, dealing with patents, safety and security, and Crown use 14 Patents -- infringement, remedies and criminal offences 15 Patents -- defences, groundless threats and revocation Part Five DESIGN LAW 16 What is a design? 17 Community design and the UK registered design 18 The UK unregistered design right Part Six BUSINESS GOODWILL AND REPUTATION 19 Trade marks -- introduction and background 20 The UK trade mark -- registrability, etc. 21 The UK trade mark -- rights, infringement, defences, remedies and criminal offences 22 Community trade mark and the Madrid System 23 Passing off and malicious falsehood Part Seven REMEDIES FOR INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS 24 Remedies for infringement of intellectual property rights Part Eight EUROPEAN AND INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES ON IPR 25 Freedom of movement of goods and services and EU competition law 26 IPR and conflict of laws