Contemporary Intellectual Property: Law and Policy

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A unique perspective on intellectual property law. This book examines the complex policies that inform and guide modern intellectual property law at the domestic (including Scottish), European, and international levels, giving the reader a true insight into the discipline and possible future developments. An abundance of practical examples gives students a unique perspective on the subject in its social context. This book examines the complex policies that inform and guide modern intellectual property law at the domestic (including Scottish), European, and international levels, giving the reader a true insight into the discipline and possible future developments. Selling Points: - An accessible and engagingly written introduction to intellectual property law - Goes beyond an account of the law to look at policy directing legal decision making, as well as controversies and areas for further debate in order to give students an in-depth understanding of the subject - Introduces the relevant European and international dimensions to IP law to ensure that students gain an understanding of IP law - Practical examples, exercises, and diagrams clearly illustrate the core principles and help to bring the subject to life New to this Edition: - Includes engagement throughout the book with the implications of Brexit on IP law (including regarding the Unitary Patent, registered and unregistered Community designs, and the relationship with the EU in the context of free movement of goods and competition law) and relevant agreements, legislation, case law and retained EU law - Coverage of important recent ECJ and UK case law on copyright subsistence, the category of artistic craftsmanship, joint authorship, infringement by copying, the public communication right, the IP Enforcement Directive, and the unregistered Community design - Discussion of new developments including the EU Trade Secrets Directive; the actions for breach of confidence and misuse of private information; patents of the tests (and their limits) for inventive step; the new approaches of the EPO regarding biological products and processes; and the latest updates on remedies Digital formats and resources The sixth edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by online resources. - The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks - The online resources that support the book include: -Guidance on answering the discussion points from the book -Online chapters on the following topics: -History of unregistered design protection in the UK -History of registered design law in the UK to 1988 -Intellectual property and international private law -Web links and further reading

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Contemporary Intellectual Property: Law and Policy offers a unique perspective on intellectual property law. It goes beyond an up-to-date account of the law and examines the complex policies that inform and guide modern intellectual property 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 intellectual property law and policy and the reader is encouraged to engage critically both with the text and the subject matter. Carefully developed to ensure that the complexities of the subject are addressed in a clear and approachable manner, the extensive use of practical examples, exercises and visual aids throughout the text enliven the subject and stimulate the reader. Online Resource Centre -Accompanied by an online resource centre which contains the following: -Updates to key areas of law -Two bonus chapters on 'History of Registered Design Law in the UK to 1988' and 'History of Unregistered Design -Protection in the UK' -Guidance on answering the discussion points from the book -Web links and further reading