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Book SynopsisThis new edition of Intellectual Property offers coverage of all major intellectual property rights and is designed to equip you with a strong understanding of the wealth of domestic, European and international laws at play in this area. This edition has been substantially updated and streamlined to ensure the book best fits the contemporary intellectual property syllabus.Table of Contents Part One PRELIMINARY CONSIDERATIONS 1 What are intellectual property rights? 2 Justification for intellectual property rights 3 Sources of intellectual property law 4 Enforcement of intellectual property rights and unjustified threats Part Two COPYRIGHT AND RELATED RIGHTS 5 Subsistence and duration of copyright 6 Authorship and ownership of copyright 7 Authors’ rights 8 Owners’ rights, infringement and remedies 9 Dealing with copyright 10 Defences and the permitted acts 11 Orphan works 12 Computer programs 13 Databases 14 Satellite broadcasting 15 Circumvention of effective technological measures 16 Electronic rights management information 17 Rights in performances Part Three RIGHTS IN DESIGNS 18 Introduction to design law 19 Community design 20 The UK registered design 21 The UK unregistered design right Part Four TRADE NAMES, SIGNS, MARKS, GOODWILL AND GET-UP 22 Introduction to trade marks and passing off 23 The UK trade mark – registrability and registration 24 The UK trade mark – grounds for refusal of registration and invalidity 25 The UK trade mark – property rights, surrender and revocation 26 The UK trade mark – rights, infringement and remedies 27 The UK trade mark – limitations, groundless threats and criminal offences 28 The new EU trade mark Directive 29 The European Union trade mark 30 Passing off 31 Malicious falsehood Part Five TRADE SECRETS AND INVENTIONS 32 Introduction to trade secrets and patents for inventions 33 Trade secrets and the law of confidence 34 Requirements for the grant of a patent 35 Non-inventions excluded from the grant of a patent (as such) 36 Other exclusions from the grant of a patent 37 Biotechnological patents 38 Entitlement to and dealing with patents 39 Patent infringement and remedies 40 Defences, groundless threats, revocation, invalidity and surrender 41 The European patent, unitary patent and the Unified Patents Court Appendix – Useful website addresses Bibliography and further reading Index

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Book SynopsisThis book demystifies and explains a subject that affects every one of us in our private lives and at work. Security is a practical discipline concerned with safeguarding lives, property, information, wealth, reputations, and social wellbeing. It is the basis of civilised society. People, businesses, and nations cannot thrive in its absence, whereas the right kind of security frees us to live fulfilling lives.But deciding what is needed, and then making it happen, is not easy. The threats to our security are complex and continually evolving, as criminals, hackers, terrorists, and hostile foreign states continually find new ways of staying one step ahead of us, their potential victims. At the same time, we are continually creating new vulnerabilities as we adopt new technologies and new ways of working. Those who do not understand the fundamentals of security, risk, and resilience open themselves, and those around them, to avoidable dangers, needless anxieties, and unnecessary costs. InTrade ReviewAn impeccable and important work that security people can push into the hands of others [...] who want an authoritative, yet crisply-written book on security. * Professional Security *... a deceptively easy read in that there are ten bite-size takeaway nuggets of digestible information that will make you more aware, informed and alert. Where Martin scores heavily is in the authenticity he brings to the subject, making his set of ideas less of a management self-help book and more of a first step towards protecting your assets. * Nick Smith, E & T Magazine *Table of ContentsLord (Jonathan) Evans of Weardale, Director General of MI5 (2007DS2013): Foreword 1: Rule 1: Security Rules 2: Rule 2: Risk is the Key 3: Rule 3: Think like an Attacker 4: Rule 4: There are Three Ways to Reduce Risk 5: Rule 5: Build Resilience 6: Rule 6: It's All About People 7: Rule 7: Everyone is Biased 8: Rule 8: Cyber is New Ways of Doing Old Things 9: Rule 9: Know What Good Looks Like 10: Rule 10: Know Who's in Charge

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Book SynopsisThe Intellectual Property Concentrate is written and designed to help you succeed. Written by experts and covering all key topics, Concentrate guides help focus your revision and maximise your exam performance. Each guide includes revision tips, advice on how to achieve extra marks, and a thorough and focused breakdown of the key topics and cases.Revision guides you can rely on: trusted by lecturers, loved by students...I have always used OUP revision and Q&A books and genuinely believe they have helped me get better grades - Anthony Poole, law student, Swansea University The detail in this revision textbook is phenomenal and is just what is needed to push your exam preparation to the next level. - Stephanie Lomas, law student, University of Central Lancashire It is a little more in-depth than other revision guides, and also has clear diagrams and teaches ways to obtain extra marks. These features make it unique - Godwin Tan, law student, University College London The concentrate revisTable of Contents1: Introduction to intellectual property and common themes 2: Copyright 3: Computer programmes and databases 4: Moral rights 5: Performers' rights 6: Trade secrets and confidential information 7: Patents 8: Designs 9: Passing-off and trade marks

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive proposal for reforming copyright law to ensure sustainable public access to research and scholarship.Open access is widely supported by researchers, librarians, scholarly societies, and research funders, as well as large and small publishers. Yet despite this support—and the pandemic’s demonstration of the importance of open access for scientific progress—the scholarly publishing market is failing to deliver open access quickly enough. In Copyright’s Broken Promise, John Willinsky presents the case for reforming copyright law so that it supports, rather than impedes, public access to research and scholarship. He draws on the legal strategy of statutory licensing to set out the terms and structures by which the Copyright Act could ensure that publishers are fairly compensated for providing immediate open access. What sets Willinsky’s analysis apart is its focus on the current state of scholarly publi

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Book SynopsisWant to secure and exploit the intellectual property rights due you or your company? This guide shows you how - helping you to evaluate your idea's commercial potential, conduct patent and trademark searches, document the invention process, license your IP rights, and comply with international laws.

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Book SynopsisThis book discusses the impact of intellectual property and international investment agreements within Africa. It investigates how African nations can enhance their current intellectual property legislation across various regions of the continent, while simultaneously fostering the development of local industries and stimulating innovation and creativity within the region.Despite intellectual property remaining a major issue in global trade governance, African countries have room to maximise the advantages that global intellectual property law can offer. Highlighting discourse on investment, intellectual property, and competition policies in Africa, the book underscores the need for African nations to develop intellectual property frameworks that can facilitate economic transformation. Using data from international intellectual property conventions, WTO dispute settlements and African regional organisation conventions, the book is a comprehensive call to action for African in

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“This book is a classic... its style and content remain invaluable.” Entertainment Law Review This is the new edition of a unique book about intellectual property. It is for those new to the subject, both law students and others such as business people needing some idea of the subject. It provides an outline of the basic legal principles, educating the reader as to the shape of the law. Critically, it also gives an insight into how the system actually works. You cannot understand chess by merely learning the rules – you also have to know how the game is played: so too with intellectual property. The authors deliberately avoid technicalities: keeping things simple, yet direct. There are no footnotes to distract. Although cases are, inevitably, referred to, they are explained in a pithy, accessible manner. All major areas of IP – patents, trade marks, copyright and designs – are covered, along with briefer treatment of other rights and subjects such as breach of confidence, plant varieties and databases. A novice reader should come away both with a clear outline of IP law and a feeling for how it works. Students will be able to put their more detailed study into perspective. Users will be able to understand better how IP affects them and their businesses.

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Book SynopsisFocuses on the current law relating to the protection of registered trademarks and certain related rights. This includes registered trade marks, well-known trade marks, certification marks, collective marks, protested geographical origin indicators, international conventions, and passing off. There is clear explanation of the underlying principles and concepts with a breakdown of procedural matters, thereby helping to tie the different areas together. Individual topics covered include: Kit-Kat - when can 3D shape marks benefit from ‘acquired distinctiveness’? Whether colours may form part of 3D shape marks - Louboutin Infringement by ‘wrong way round’ confusion Limitations on the own-name defence Calculation of damages, and the availability of blocking injunctions This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Intellectual Property and IT online service.Trade ReviewNow in its fifth edition, this has become a loyal companion and has been informing users since I was a young lad. -- Shane Smyth * MARQUES Class 46 *Table of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 What is a trade mark? Chapter 3 Other kinds of mark—collective and certification marks, and protected descriptions Chapter 4 Absolute grounds for refusal Chapter 5 Relative grounds for refusal of registration; trade mark functions; honest concurrent use Chapter 6 Classification Chapter 7 UK procedure for the registration of a trade mark Chapter 8 Application procedure before EUIPO Chapter 9 International conventions—the Madrid System Chapter 10 Representation Chapter 11 Invalidity Chapter 12 Revocation Chapter 13 Ownership of and dealings with trade marks Chapter 14 Infringement and parties to infringement actions Chapter 15 Defences, disclaimers and limitations Chapter 16 Comparative and misleading advertising, and malicious falsehood Chapter 17 Remedies Chapter 18 Groundless threats Chapter 19 Criminal offences Chapter 20 Passing off Chapter 21 Olympic symbols Appendices Appendix 1 Trade Marks Act 1994 Appendix 2 Regulation (EU) 2017/1001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 June 2017 on the European Union trade mark (codification) Appendix 3 Directive (EU) 2015/2436 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2015 to approximate the laws of the Member States relating to trade marks

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Book Synopsis'A delicious book.' Jared DiamondWho controls the space around an aeroplane seat: you or the person behind you trying to work on their laptop? Who owns your favourite football player? And why do Facebook and Google want your private data?In Mine! Michael Heller and James Salzman reveal the hidden economic and social rules that guide everyday life, demonstrating that much of what we assume about ownership is wrong. Whether a lost wallet, a playground swing or a London flat, Mine! explores what ownership means and why it governs everything we do.Trade ReviewThis delicious book will guide you through the confusing maze of ownership disputes that bedevil our daily lives. * Jared Diamond, Pulitzer-winning author of Guns, Germs and Steel *Mine! does for ownership what Dubner and Levitt's Freakonomics did for money: it shows you the world through a different lens... Its ideas will certainly get your brain whirring. * Sunday Times *Mine! is one of those rare and treasured books that make you feel smarter and change the way you see the world. I haven't had an experience like this as a reader since Freakonomics. A rollicking good read, filled with amazing stories about the secret rules of ownership and why they work in unexpected ways. * Barton Gellman, three-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize and author of Dark Mirror *Who knew there are hidden rules of ownership controlling our lives? I didn't until I read this fascinating, illuminating book. I'm very glad I did. * Robert Cialdini, bestselling author of Influence *Fascinating... It's immensely clarifying, beautifully written, and perfectly timed -- and it might improve the world to boot. * Cass R. Sunstein, bestselling co-author of Nudge *With vivid stories and memorable insights, Heller and Salzman decode legal rules about ownership much as Freakonomics decodes economics and psychological rules of incentives. * Martha Minow, Former Dean, Harvard Law School *Wonderful * Forbes *Enjoyable, well-written and with a deftness of touch that belies the radical re-examination of property rights at its heart. * Financial Times *Table of Contents0: Introduction: Who Gets What and Why 1: First Come, Last Served 2: Possession Is One-Tenth of the Law 3: I Reap What You Sow 4: My Home Is Not My Castle 5: Our Bodies, Not Our Selves 6: The Meek Shall Inherit Very Little 7: The Future of Ownership-and the World 8: Epilogue: The Toddler's Rules of Ownership

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Book SynopsisAn 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 lifeNew to this Edition:- Includes engagement throughout the book with the implicationsTrade ReviewReview from previous edition An excellent introduction to intellectual property law and policy that students enjoy engaging with. * Ryan Abbott, Professor of Law and Health Sciences, University of Surrey *Table of ContentsI. Introduction 1: Intellectual property law: An introduction II. Copyright 2: Copyright 1: History, rationale, and policy context 3: Copyright 2: Subject matter, first ownership, and term 4: Copyright 3: Economic rights and infringement 5: Copyright 4: Exceptions and limitations 6: Copyright 5: Moral rights, and exploitation of copyright 7: Rights akin to copyright III. Design Protection 8: Registered designs 9: Unregistered designs IV. Patents 10: Patent regimes and the application process 11: Patentability 12: The power of a patent V. Registered Trade Marks 13: Trade mark regimes and the application process 14: Definition of a registrable trade mark, and absolute grounds for refusal/invalidation and revocation 15: Relative grounds for refusal/invalidation, infringement, and defences VI. Common Law Protection of Intellectual Property, Trade Secrets, and Information 16: Passing off 17: Breach of confidence 18: Control of information VII. Intellectual Property, Free Movement of Goods, and Competition Law in Europe 19: Free movement of goods and intellectual property rights 20: EU competition law and intellectual property VIII. Enforcement and Remedies 21: Enforcement and remedies

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Book SynopsisThis book traces the development of the fashion industry, providing insight into the business and, in particular, its interrelations with copyright law. The book explores how the greatest haute couture fashion designers also had a sense for business and that their attention to copyright was one of the weapons in protecting their market position. The work also confronts the peculiarities of the fashion industry as a means of demonstrating the importance of intellectual property protection while pointing out the many challenges involved. A central aim is to provide a copyrightability test for fashion goods based on detailed analysis of the legal regulations in the USA and EU countries, specifically Italy, France, the Netherlands, Germany and Poland. The book will be of interest to researchers and academics working in the areas of Intellectual Property Law, Copyright Law, Business Law, Fashion Law and Design. Table of ContentsList of tablesList of boxesList of figuresPreface: the why1 What is fashion? How social and cultural norms make the world of fashion glimmer and mesmerise2 House of sartorial genius? History of imitation in the modern fashion industry3 Fashion as creativity- and emotions-intensive sector. Business perspectives and intellectual property strategies4 Copyrightability of fashion design in US and EU law: in search of a copynorm 5 Coloured by emotions: craft quality and seductive quality. Originality test revisited

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Book SynopsisHistorically, few topics have proven to be so controversial in international intellectual property as the protection of geographical indications (GIs). The adoption of TRIPS in 1994 did not resolve disagreements, and countries worldwide continue to quarrel today as to the nature, the scope, and the enforcement of GI protection nationally and internationally. Thus far, however, there is little literature addressing GI protection from the point of view of the Asia-Pacific region, even though countries in this region have actively discussed the topic and in several instances have promoted GIs as a mechanism to foster local development and safeguard local culture. This book, edited by renowned intellectual property scholars, fills the void in the current literature and offers a variety of contributions focusing on the framework and effects of GI protection in the Asia-Pacific region. The book is available as Open Access.Trade Review'Professors Calboli and Ng-Loy have gathered a tremendous group of highly renowned scholars to reflect on the theoretically underexplored area of geographical indications and their implications for trade, development, traditional knowledge and culture. While the book's subtitle indicates that the focus is on the Asia-Pacific region, the global, regional and local dimensions are also covered, which makes this volume a must-have for anyone interested in this fascinating but also debated field of IP law.' Christophe Geiger, Director General, Center for International Intellectual Property Studies (CEIPI), University of Strasbourg'As a strongly controversial issue, legal protection of geographical indications (GIs) is often treated in a somewhat one-sided fashion, with most publications on GIs concentrating on the Old World/New World divide. This book is refreshingly different: it is non-partisan, thoughtful, and by offering a wealth of information on recent developments in a vast and important region heretofore often neglected, it adds nuance, depth and novel insights to a highly topical debate.' Annette Kur, Max Planck Institute for Innovation and Competition'A comprehensive collection covering the promise, pitfalls and realities of geographical indications (GIs) which breaks new ground in focusing on the rich, diverse and often neglected region of Asia; a must read for those seeking a thorough, balanced and thought-provoking take on this controversial area of law.' Bryan Mercurio, Vice Chancellor's Outstanding Fellow of the Faculty of Law, The Chinese University of Hong Kong'Seeking to reorient approaches to a complex and diverse area of law that still poses tantalizing legal, policy and economic questions, this timely volume draws together a wealth of practical experience and theoretical insight, and benefits from a generous breadth of new and established scholarly voices; by shifting the centre of gravity towards the dynamic Asia-Pacific region, it offers a fresh vantage point from which to reconsider longstanding debates on the law of geographical indications and its application.' Antony Taubman, Director of Intellectual Property, Government Procurement and Competition Division, World Trade Organization'This book covers legal and institutional frameworks and debates surrounding Geographical Indications (GIs) in the Asia Pacific region, presenting both international situations and discussions, as well as how these are applied in most of the countries of the region. It opens up on discussions, on the relationship between GIs and traditional knowledge' Peter Damary, Asian Journal of Agriculture and DevelopmentTable of ContentsPart I. Framing the Debate: The Still Contested Role of Geographical Indications in the Global Economy: 1. Geographical indications between trade, development, culture, and marketing: framing a fair(er) system of protection in the global economy? Irene Calboli; 2. From geography to history: geographical indications and the reputational link Dev S. Gangjee; 3. The limited promise of geographical indications for farmers in developing countries Justin Hughes; 4. Rethinking the work of geographical indications in Asia: addressing hidden geographies of gendered labour Rosemary J. Coombe and S. Ali Malik; 5. A look at the Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement: a missed opportunity? Daniel Gervais; Part II. Geographical Indications at the Crossroads of International and National Trade: 6. Geographical indications and mega-regional trade agreements and negotiations Susy Frankel; 7. Geographical indications as property: European Union association agreements and investor state provisions Anselm Kamperman Sanders; 8. How would geographical indications from Asia fare in Europe? Christopher Heath; 9. Looking beyond the known story: how the prehistory of protection of geographical indications in the Americas provides an alternate approach Christine Haight Farley; 10. European Union-Singapore free trade agreement: a new chapter for geographical indications in Singapore Susanna H. S. Leong; Part III. The Promise and Problems of Geographical Indications for Local and Rural Development: 11. Sunshine in a bottle? Geographical indications, the Australian wine industry, and the promise of rural development Peter Drahos; 12. Legal protection of geographical indications as a means to foster social and economic development in Malaysia Tay Pek San; 13. The use of geographical indications in Vietnam: a promising tool for socio-economic development? Barbara Pick, Delphine Marie-Vivien and Dong Bui Kim; 14. 'Vanity GIs': India's legislation on geographical indications and the missing regulatory framework Yogesh Pai and Tania Singla; 15. Protection of geographical indications in Taiwan: turning a legal conundrum into a policy tool for development Szu-Yuan Wan; 16. A unique type of cocktail: protection of geographical indications in China Haiyan Zheng; 17. The potentials, and the current challenges, of geographical indications protection in Sri Lanka Naazima Kamardeen; Part IV. The Unsettled Relationship between Geographical Indications, Traditional Knowledge, and Cultural Heritage: 18. The Geographical Indications Act 2013: protection of traditional knowledge in Bangladesh with special reference to Jamdani Mahua Zahur; 19. From chianti to kimchi: geographical indications, intangible cultural heritage, and their unsettled relationship with cultural diversity Tomer Broud; 20. Geographical indications, heritage and decentralization policies: the case of Indonesia Christoph Antons; 21. When geographical indications meet intangible cultural heritage: the new Japanese act on geographical indications Steven Van Uystel.

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Book SynopsisThis book includes detailed coverage of intellectual property, contract, encryption and liability issues, including allocation of domain names, use of metatags and other forms of search engine optimization, digital signatures and the position of ISPs and other intermediaries. There are case studies on electronic conveyancing and e-taxation.Though the book is written from a UK perspective, comparative material is included from other jurisdictions, including America and Singapore in particular.Trade Review'Todd looks set to become quickly established as a definitive text on e-commerce law and with its relevant topics, clear structure and accessible style makes it worthy of that role.' -The Law TeacherTable of ContentsWhat is E-commerce? Establishing a Web Presence. Trade Marks and Passing Off. Copyright Issues. Encryption, Electronic and Digital Signatures in Principle. Validity of Electronic and Digital Signatures. Liability of Certification Authorities. Privacy Issues. Contract Formation and Related Issues. Other Contractual Issues. Payment Issues. Liability of Intermediaries

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Book SynopsisThe music business is a multifaceted, transnational industry that operates within complex and rapidly changing political, economic, cultural and technological contexts. The mode and manner of how music is created, obtained, consumed and exploited is evolving rapidly. It is based on relationships that can be both complimentary and at times confrontational, and around roles that interact, overlap and sometimes merge, reflecting the competing and coinciding interests of creative artists and music industry professionals. It falls to music law and legal practice to provide the underpinning framework to enable these complex relationships to flourish, to provide a means to resolve disputes, and to facilitate commerce in a challenging and dynamic business environment. The Present and Future of Music Law presents thirteen case studies written by experts in their fields, examining a range of key topics at the points where music law and the post-digital music industry intersect, offering Trade ReviewFor anyone considering a career in music whether as songwriter, performer or working on the business side this book takes the reader through the myriad of legal issues and areas that one is likely to encounter today. The Present and Future of Music Law brings together both academic views and those of the legal practitioners who are currently working at the coalface of our industry providing clear legal perspective and examining the complexities and challenges that are inherent in the modern music industry. * Nigel Elderton, PRS Chairman and European President, Peermusic *This is a much-needed, illuminating book for both aspiring musicians and seasoned practitioners. Written by a refreshingly gender-equal selection of experienced music industry professionals, it illustrates in an accessible and engaging manner the important role law plays in the business of music, shaping a broad range of aspects such as artist management, live events and branding agreements. * Ananay Aguilar, Affiliated Researcher, Centre for Intellectual Property and Information Law, University of Cambridge, and co-editor of Remixing Music Studies: Essays in Honour of Nicholas Cook (2020) *This book will no doubt be very helpful to anyone working in the music industry. Understanding the topics covered in this book has never been more important, particularly for music makers. I wish we had had such a book when my career started. * Graham Massey, record producer, remixer, musician, artist and founding member of 808 State *Table of ContentsForeword: Music Law: Music and the Law Peter Hook, Joy Division, New Order, University of Central Lancashire, UK Reflections by Tony Rigg, University of Central Lancashire, UK Introduction: Music Law: Unravelling Complexities Ann Harrison, Partner SSB Solicitors Ltd, University of Central Lancashire, UK and Tony Rigg, University of Central Lancashire, UK Part I: Tensions Between the Rights of Copyright Owners and the Freedom to Create. 1. Copyright, Royalties and Industrial Decline Richard Osborne, Middlesex University, UK 2. Sampling Practice: The Threat of Copyright Management to Its Future (and Past) Justin Morey, Leeds Beckett University, UK 3. Emerging Frontiers: Platform regulation of mashups in and beyond an EU context Alan Hui, University of Oslo, Norway 4. Music Copyright, Creators and Fans: Enemies or Friends in the Digital Domain? Paul Oliver, Edinburgh Napier University, UK and Stefan Lalchev, University of West London, UK 5. Piracy Past, Present and Future & How the Recording Industry Can Disrupt, Mitigate and Innovate in Troubled Waters James Brandes, Digital Copyright Consultancy, UK Part II: Responding to the Needs of Music Business 6.Mediation and Arbitration: An Alternative Forum for Transnational Dispute Resolution in the Music Industries Metka Potocnik, University of Wolverhampton, UK 7. The Acoustic Trademark Katarzyna Krupa-Lipinska, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Poland 8. The Derivative Works Right and the Creative Epistemologies of the Other: Working towards a Legal Framework for Remix Lesley Model, University of Sussex, UK 9. The U.S. Compulsory License; A Lesson in Technological Development and Legislation Shaping the Music Market Ralph W Peer, Peermusic, USA Part III: The Developing Commercial Landscape 10. Blockchain: Hero or Hindrance for the Music Industry from a Legal Perspective Charlotte O’Mara, Partner Gunnercooke, UK 11.Greening the Live Music Industry Teresa Moore, A Greener Festival, UK 12. Branding and Endorsement: The Growing Importance of Branding and the Developing Legal Framework Emma Harding, Music Lawyer SSB Solicitors Ltd, UK 13. The Artist Manager Relationship Jules O’Riordan, a.k.a. Judge Jules, DJ, Producer and Partner Sound Advice LLP, UK and Leslie Gillon, University of Central Lancashire, UK

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Book SynopsisSince the rise of Napster and other file-sharing services in its wake, most of us have assumed that intellectual piracy is a product of the digital age and that it threatens creative expression as never before. This title explores the intellectual property wars from the advent of print culture in the fifteenth century to the reign of the Internet.Trade Review"Adrian Johns's learned and witty book Piracy is... a compelling cultural history of the paired ideas of piracy and property from the seventeenth century to the present.... The best history takes readers from a familiar present to a strange past, and delivers them back to a present that can be seen in new ways. Piracy is that sort of history." (Nature) "Piracy shows us how the very notion of intellectual property - and its sharp division into the fields of patent and copyright - was created in response to specific pressures and so could be modified dramatically or even abolished." (Times Higher Education) "Invaluable.... Johns concludes in this challenging, richly detailed, and provocative book, that the choices we make about how to balance property, creativity and privacy will define 'the contours of creative life' for the twenty-first century." (Washington Post) "Johns's research stands as an important reminder that today's intellectual property crises are not unprecedented, and offers a survey of potential approaches to a solution." (Publishers Weekly)"

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Book SynopsisThis work describes the underlying principles that not only guide the law, but also moral decisions. Mixing wit with insight, anecdotes with analysis, the book uncovers what is really at stake in such crimes as insider trading, blackmail and plagiarism.

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Book SynopsisExamining fundamental concepts and challenging conventional narratives - including those centered around authorship, invention, and the public domain - this book provides an introduction to intellectual property rights, an important intersection of law, culture, and material production.

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Book SynopsisDo you have a great idea for the next big thing, an eye-catching new corporate logo, or an exciting new business concept? Understand how to safeguard your ideas and creations with this expert guide to the fundamentals of intellectual property.Table of ContentsForewords xix Introduction 1 Part I: Covering Your Assets: Intellectual Property Basics 7 Chapter 1: Examining the Tools in Your IP Box 9 Chapter 2: Protecting Your Intellectual Property 19 Chapter 3: Dealing with Professionals and Picking Up the Tab 31 Part II: Patenting Your Product 41 Chapter 4: Understanding Patents and How They Work 43 Chapter 5: Testing the Water Before You Apply for a Patent 53 Chapter 6: Conducting a Patent Search 61 Chapter 7: Preparing Your Patent Application 73 Chapter 8: Filing Your Patent Application 99 Chapter 9: Prosecuting Your Patent Application 113 Chapter 10: Entering the Home Stretch: Getting Your Patent Granted 131 Part III: Knowing Your Copyright 139 Chapter 11: Protecting Your Designs 141 Chapter 12: Entering the Whimsical World of Copyright 153 Chapter 13: Untangling Ownership Issues 169 Part IV: Making Your Mark: Protecting Your Brand Identity 177 Chapter 14: Solving Your Identity Crisis 179 Chapter 15: Creating the Next Household Name 193 Chapter 16: Conducting an Availability Search 205 Chapter 17: Establishing and Registering Your Trade Marks 219 Part V: Exploiting and Enforcing Your IP Rights 233 Chapter 18: All Abroad: Protecting Your IP Rights in Other Countries 235 Chapter 19: Making ’em Pay: Licensing Your IP Rights 251 Chapter 20: Nailing the Bad Guys (The Infringers) 265 Part VI: The Part of Tens 275 Chapter 21: Ten Patent Application Pitfalls 277 Chapter 22: Ten Common Copyright Questions 281 Chapter 23: Ten Naming Blunders to Avoid 285 Chapter 24: Ten Great IP Resources 289 Appendix: Sample Patent Applications 293 Index 307

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Book SynopsisA step-by-step guide to licensing technology-based intellectual property assets For many modern, high-technology companies, licensing their technology-based intellectual property assets is the best way to fully exploit them.Table of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgments. 1 To License or Not to License . . . Alternative Approaches. New Venture. Acquisition. Joint Venture. Licensing. Strategic Alliance. Sale. Technology Management Strategies. Types of Licensing. Licensing-Out. Licensing-In. What to Do after Deciding to License. Financial Considerations. 2 Intellectual Property. Patents. Background. Requirements for Patenting. Factors in Determining Whether to Patent. Patent Marking. Trademarks. Background. Using Trademarks in Technology Licensing. Trademark Development. Trademark Protection. Copyrights. Background. Protecting Copyright. Know-How. Background. Protecting Know-How. Mask Works. Background. Protecting Mask Works. Intellectual Property Management. Goals. Auditing Intellectual Property. Developing an IP Strategy. Patents. Trademarks. Copyrighted Works. Mask Works. Proprietary Know-How. IP Maintenance. 3 Researching the Market. Information Needed. General Information. Companies and Products in the Market. Technologies Available. Licensing Practices. Sources of Information. Internal. Targeted Companies. Online and Subscription Services. Trade Publications. Trade Associations and Shows. Patent Searches. Universities. Government Agencies. Licensing Programs. Preparing the Data. Organizing the Raw Data. Documentation. Synopses. Uses for Market Information. Market Overview. Revenue Projections. Strategy Development. Internal and External Contacts. Determining Value. 4 Technology Valuation. Sharing Profits. Cost-Based Valuation. Example. Market-Based Valuation. The 3% to 5% Rule. Industry Standards. All Industries. Computing. Biotechnology. Automotive. Health Care. Consumer Electronics. Auction. Example. Economic Analysis. Example. Using Discounted Cash Flow to Calculate Net Present Value. Net Revenue Amounts. Timing of Payments. Risk. Net Present Value Calculation. Example. 5 Licensing Strategies. Developing a Licensing Strategy. Strategic Fit. Revenues. Financial Terms. Improvements and Continuity. Strategy Considerations. Exclusivity. Cross-Licensing. Additional Licenses Required. Market and Territorial Restrictions. Other Restrictions. Future Developments. Technical Assistance. Royalties. Sublicensing. Warranties, Indemnification, and Liability. Anti-trust/Restraint of Trade. Taxes. Licensing from Universities. Background. Characteristics of University Licensing. Licensing from the U.S. Government Advanced Techniques?Corporate Licensing. Benefits. Types of Products. Implementing a Corporate Licensing Program. 6 Technology Marketing. Factors Affecting Marketability. Economic Viability. Utility. Stage of Development. Proven Performance. Understanding the Market. Developing a Marketing Strategy. Targeting Prospective Partners. Defining the Process. Contacting the Targeted Licensee. Use of a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). Exploratory Meeting. Unsolicited Inquiries. Public Relations. Trade Shows. Publications and Trade Organizations. Other. 7 Negotiating and Drafting Agreements. Negotiation in the 21st Century. Negotiation Concepts. Drafting Agreements. Use of a Memorandum of Understanding. Agreement Structure. Cover Page and Table of Contents. Recitals. Definitions. License Grant. Payments. Other Obligations. Termination. Warranties, Indemnification, Liability, and Authority. Miscellaneous Provisions. Licensing Computer Software. Background. Current Licensing Practices. The Open-Source License Model. Future Trends. Dealing with Infringers. Determining Infringement. Patents. Copyrights. Trademarks. Do Nothing. Escalating Actions. High-Level Response. Defensive Licensing. Selling Infringed Patents. Advanced Licensing Techniques?Hybrid versus Separate Licenses. Hybrid Agreements. Separate Agreements. Separate Agreement Models. Conclusion. 8 Post-Agreement Activities. By Licensor. Deliverables. Agreement Maintenance. IP Maintenance. Trademark Quality Control. By Licensee. Payments. Other Obligations. Royalty Auditing. Why Audit? Audit Timing and Frequency. The Audit Process. Problems Found in Audits. Summary of Audit Principles. Leveraging License Agreements. The Licensing Organization. Management. Administration. Technical Services. Marketing. Legal Counsel. Local Liaison Offices. Advantages of Forming a Licensing Organization. Appendix A?Case Studies. Consumer Electronics Industry Case Studies. Licensing Case Study?Dolby Laboratories. Background. Evolution of the Current Licensing Model. Symbiosis of Software and Hardware. Summary of Current Program. Future Trends. Licensing Case Study?Home THX. Background. Licensing Model. Discussion. University Licensing Case Studies. Licensing Case Study?Stanford University. Introduction. Cohen-Boyer Recombinant DNA. 177 Background. Intellectual Property. Licensing Strategy. Results. FM Synthesis. Background. Intellectual Property. The Exclusive License. Results. The Sondius Trademark Licensing Program. Patent Case Studies. Patent Case Study?Compton?s NewMedia. Patent Licensing Case Study?SGS-Thomson. Background. Method. Negotiations. Litigation Strategy. Settlement. Follow-through. Patent Case Study?The Auction of Wang Laboratories? Patent Portfolio. Appendix B?Sources of Additional Information. Organizations. Licensing and Intellectual Property Associations. Technical/Trade Organizations. Publishing Resources. Company Information. Typical Trade Publications. Trade Shows. Appendix C?Annotated Sample License Agreements. Hybrid Technology License Agreement. Software Distribution Agreement. Appendix D?Glossary of Intellectual Property Terms. Bibliography. Index.

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Book SynopsisThe Handbook of Nanotechnology Business, Policy, and IP Law offers a thorough analysis of the controversial issues associated with the commercial application of nanotechnology: intellectual property and patents, financing and legal concerns, regulatory measures particularly in the field of nanomedicine, and environmental regulations.Table of ContentsAcknowledgments. Foreword. Introduction. Part I: Introduction to Nanotechnology. Chapter 1: Understanding Nanotechnology. Chapter 2: The Industrial Structure Giving Rise to Nanotechnology. Part II: Nanotechnology Policy and Regulation. Chapter 3: Societal and Ethical Implications. Chapter 4: Environmental Regulation. Chapter 5: The Patent and Trademark Office. Chapter 6: FDA Regulation. Chapter 7: National Security and Export Controls. Chapter 8: Federal Funding. Chapter 9: Conclusions. Part III: Nanotechnology Business. Chapter 10: Starting a Nanotech Company. Chapter 11: Business Plans and Strategy. Chapter 12: Early Stage Financing. Chapter 13: Intellectual Property. Chapter 14: Corporate Partnering and Globalization. Chapter 15: Consolidation and Standardization. Chapter 16: Exit Opportunities. Chapter 17: Conclusions. Notes. About the Authors. Index.

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Book SynopsisAny and all songs are capable of being remixed. But not all remixes are treated equally. Rock This Way examines transformative musical works - cover songs, remixes, mash-ups, parodies, and soundalike songs - to discover what contemporary American culture sees as legitimate when it comes to making music that builds upon other songs.Trade ReviewRock This Way provides one of the best and most nuanced discussions of the ethics of creativity I have seen in relation to popular music. The choice of examples is rich and interesting; the lively language is clear, fluent and funny; and the interdisciplinary approach is skillful. This is a fantastic book." - Larisa Kingston Mann, Temple UniversityTable of Contents Acknowledgments Introduction: Rock This Way, or The Shape of Musical Norms Chapter 1. Judge a Song by its Cover: Cover Songs Between Transformation and Extraction Chapter 2. Stir It Up: Remix and the Problem of Genre Chapter 3. Monstrous Mash: Mashups and the Epistemology of Difference Chapter 4. Fight for Your Right to Parody: Parodies and the Cultural Politics of Kindness Chapter 5. Feels like the First Time: The Politics and Poetics of Similarity in Soundalikes Conclusion: Toward a Theory of Ethical Transformative Musical Works Data Appendix References

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Book SynopsisAny and all songs are capable of being remixed. But not all remixes are treated equally. Rock This Way examines transformative musical works - cover songs, remixes, mash-ups, parodies, and soundalike songs - to discover what contemporary American culture sees as legitimate when it comes to making music that builds upon other songs.Trade ReviewRock This Way provides one of the best and most nuanced discussions of the ethics of creativity I have seen in relation to popular music. The choice of examples is rich and interesting; the lively language is clear, fluent and funny; and the interdisciplinary approach is skillful. This is a fantastic book." - Larisa Kingston Mann, Temple UniversityTable of Contents Acknowledgments Introduction: Rock This Way, or The Shape of Musical Norms Chapter 1. Judge a Song by its Cover: Cover Songs Between Transformation and Extraction Chapter 2. Stir It Up: Remix and the Problem of Genre Chapter 3. Monstrous Mash: Mashups and the Epistemology of Difference Chapter 4. Fight for Your Right to Parody: Parodies and the Cultural Politics of Kindness Chapter 5. Feels like the First Time: The Politics and Poetics of Similarity in Soundalikes Conclusion: Toward a Theory of Ethical Transformative Musical Works Data Appendix References

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Book SynopsisThis volume reproduces writings, social teachings, testimonies and reports of figures as diverse as Karl Marx, Victor Hugo, Charles Dickens and Mark Twain, and bodies such as the US Congress. Extracted material charts the development of an international system of copyright regulation, and the growth, in the 20th century, of copyright industries benefitting from new copyright laws. In the second half of the 19th century, many writers and thinkers, like Marx, attacked capital, and its corollary, property rights. Some writers, such as Victor Hugo, while exposing the horrors of poverty and social alienation, demanded for authors rights of property. The modern system of copyright substantially originates from the efforts of Hugo and others. Articles by leading US copyright scholars such as Jessica Litman and Tim Wu explain the development of copyright law in the 20th century, and are complemented by reproduction of key copyright cases in the US and UK, as well the primary copyright legiTable of ContentsContents: Introduction: internationalization, technology and the march of property; Part I Literary Landmarks in the 19th Century Debate Over Property: Manifesto of the Communist Party 1848, Parts I and II, Karl Marx and Frederick Engels; Effects in the bank, Charles Dickens; Address of Victor Hugo to the International Literary Congress, Paris, 17 June 1878, Victor Hugo; Rerum Novarum: Encyclical of Pope Leo XIII on Capital and Labor, St Peter’s, Rome, 1891, Pope Leo XIII ; The White Man's Burden, Rudyard Kipling. Part II Mark Twain on Copyright: Statement of Mr Samuel L. Clemens (1906); Mark Twain, lobbyist. He cuts loose from artists and musicians on Copyright Bill (1906); Remarks on copyright (1886 and 1900); Mark Twain and his book: The Humorist and the copyright question (1889); Mark Twain on copyright law (1883); Aphorism in notebooks (1902-1903); Concerning copyright. An open letter to the Register of Copyrights (1905). Part III The Compulsory Recording Licence (UK): Correspondence to the Editor of The Times (1911-1949): The Copyright Bill, James Dundas White; The Copyright Bill. Attitude of the Labour Party, William Boosey; The Copyright Bill. A reply to Mr Boosey, J. Drummond Robertson; Mr John Murray's views, John Murray; The Copyright Bill. Composes and compensation, G. Bernard Shaw; The Copyright Bill. Musical and mechanical instruments, Charles V. Standford; The gramophone and its claims, William Boosey; Copyright Bill. The 'phonographic industry', J. Drummond Robertson; Copyright a privilege conferred, H. Whorlow; Composers and their property. The new Copyright Bill, G. Bernard Shaw; The author's gamble. Mr Bernard Shaw on Taxation, G. Bernard Shaw. Part IV Government and Diplomatic Documents: Report of the Royal Commission on Copyright 1878; Separate report by Sir Louis Mallet, 1878; Berne Convention (1886), Convention Creating an International Union for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works, as amended at Berlin Conference, November 13, 1

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Book SynopsisThis sweeping study examines the law of intellectual property in Chinese civilization from imperial days to the present. It uses materials drawn from law, the arts and other fields as well as extensive interviews with Chinese and foreign officials, business people, lawyers, and perpetrators and victims of "piracy."Trade Review"In this timely and important study, . . . Alford's point is that intellectual property issues are inextricable from broad historical, political, economic, and cultural contexts. . . . Of much broader interest than may be at first apparent." -- Business History Review"A wealth of information and analysis on Chinese views of intellectual property rights. . . . The strength of Alford's book is its ability to step back from the heated debates surrounding China's actions and look at the subject in its entirety. The reader is thus able to gain a deeper understanding of the issue and the obstacles that both China and the United States must overcome if a longlasting and mutually beneficial solution is to be found." -- The China Business Review"This ambitious, pioneering work makes available a wealth of new material. It is presented in a richly textured context of the forces—historical, cultural, and political—that have shaped China's approach to the drafting and enforcement of legislation relating to copyrights, patents, and trademarks. Scholars of Chinese law and comparative law and specialists in the law of intellectual property will welcome its publication." -- R. Randle Edwards * Columbia University School of Law *"Alford offers a rich mine of materials for those studying intellectual property rights in China. Reviewing Chinese civilization from imperial days to the present, he seeks to answer why intellectual property law has never taken hold in China." -- ChoiceTable of ContentsContents One. Two. Three. Four. Five. Six.

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Book SynopsisThis book presents the perspectives of policy-makers and economists on a highly topical subject. Plant breeding patents, the ownership of biological innovation and associated intellectual property rights (IPR) are the subject of increased attention worldwide. They are particularly relevant in the field of agricultural biotechnology, but until recently evoked little policy analysis. IPRs are particularly relevant in the field of agricultural biotechnology. They are issues affecting public and private sector organizations and companies, and are significant for developing as well as developed countries.Table of Contents1: Introduction, V Santaniello et al. 2: Patent and Other Private Legal Rights for Biotechnology Inventions (Intellectual Property Rights - IPR), D D Evenson, P.L.L.C., Washington, USA 3: Intellectual Property Rights of Plant Varieties and of Biotechnology in the European Union, V Santaniello 4: Intellectual Property Rights under the Convention on Biological Diversity, W Lesser, Cornell University, USA 5: An Economic Approach to Identifying An ‘Effective Sui Generis System’ for Plant Variety Protection Under TRIPS, W Lesser 6: Recent Intellectual Property Rights Controversies and Issues at the CGIAR, S H Bragdon, IPGRI, Rome, Italy 7: Economics of Intellectual Property Rights for Agricultural Technology, R E Evenson 8: The Market Value of Farmers’ Rights, R Mendelsohn, Yale University, USA 9: International Crop Breeding in a World of Proprietary Technology, B D Wright, University of California, USA 10: Knowledge Management and the Economics of Agricultural Biotechnology, D Zilberman and C Yarkin, University of California, USA and A Heiman, Hebrew University, Israel 11: Comparing Allocation of Resources in Public and Private Research, S Lemarié, Université Pierre-Mendès, Grenoble, France 12: Biotechnology Inventions: What Can We Learn From Patents?, D K N Johnson, Wellesley College, Massachusetts, USA and V Santaniello 13: Biotechnology Inventions: Patent Data Evidence, A Zohrabyan, Yale University, USA and R E Evenson 14: Property Rights and Regulations for Transgenic Crops in North America, G Carlson and M Marra, North Carolina State University, USA 15: Intellectual Property Rights, Canola and Public Research in Canada, P W B Phillips, University of Saskatchewan, Canada

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Book SynopsisDuring the past twenty-five years, biotechnology has revolutionized agricultural research. The enormous potential, together with a landmark decision by the US Supreme Court to allow the patenting of genetically-engineered organisms has encouraged private sector companies to invest in agricultural biotechnology research programmes. This has contributed to a rapid growth in interest in intellectual property rights as applied to this subject.The first edition of this book was published in 1998. Now fully revised and updated it presents definitive information on intellectual property law in a simplified form (with a minimum of legal jargon). New chapters have been added which cover plant variety protection and farmers rights, and additional case studies.Table of ContentsPart I: Issues and Principles 1: Introduction to intellectual properties, F H Erbisch and B L Smiler, Hagan & Schaeff, Ohio, USA 2: Acquiring protection for improved germplasm and inbred lines, J H Barton, Stanford University, CA, USA 3: Transferring intellectual properties, F H Erbisch and A J Fischer, US Patent and Trademark Office, Washington, DC, USA 4: Capacity building in intellectual property management in agricultural biotechnology, K M Maredia and F H Erbisch 5: Plant variety protection in the USA, J M Strachan, USDA, Maryland, USA 6: Farmers' rights over plant genetic resources in the South: Challenges and Opportunities, K Patel, University of Guelph, Canada 7: Economic aspects of Intellectual Property Rights in Agricultural Biotechnology, M K Maredia, J F Oehmke, Michigan State University, USA and D Byerlee, The World Bank, Washington, DC, USA Part II: Country and Regional Case Studies 8: Egypt, A El-Azab, Academy of Scientific Research and Technology, Giza, Egypt 9: South Africa, R A Wolson, University of Cape Town, South Africa 10: Australia, M Blakeney, University of London, London, UK 11: China, T Loke-Khoon, Baker & McKenzie, Hong Kong 12: Issues on Intellectual Property Rights associated with agrobiotechnology in Japan, K N Watanabe, University of Tsukuba, Japan and A Komamine, Institute of Evolutionary Biology, Tokyo, Japan 13: India, P Ganguli, Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai, India 14: Intellectual Property Rights in the Russian Federation, T A Young, Texas A&M University System, USA and D Shulgin, The Ural State Technical University, Russia 15: Andean Pact countries of Latin America, W R Jaffé, Agroecológica Platom C.A., Venezuela and E Arteaga-Marcano, Ministerio de Ciencia y Tecnología, Venezuela 16: Costa Rica, S Salazar, Costa Rica 17: European Union, R S Crespi, Consultant, UK 18: Indonesia, T Subagyo, UNEP-GEF, Indonesia 19: Exercising Intellectual Property Rights management in Brazil: research, technology transfer and agribusiness after TRIPS, M J Amstalden Sampio, Embrapa, Brazil, M Maia de Rocha, INPI, Brazil and E A B Brito da Cunha, SPRI, Brazil

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Book SynopsisThis book documents and evaluates the growing consumer revolution against digital copyright law, and makes a unique theoretical contribution to the debate surrounding this issue.Trade Review'A very helpful and accessible collection of contemporary issues in digital copyright law. . . Rimmer's book is quite possibly the most enjoyable and easy to read guide to selected issues of digital copyright law on the market today. . . Its core strength is undoubtedly its accessibility - it is a pleasure to read.' -- Martin Arthur Kuppers, Journal of Intellectual Property Law and Practice'Matthew Rimmer's book provides much needed insight into the current status of digital copyright and its relationship to the general purchasing public. . . This book, which has a structure that flows with concinnity and concision, makes it easy to navigate some of the most complicated and controversial issues.' -- Lisa Wong, Osgoode Hall Law Journal'This engaging account of US copyright law (and copyright wars) is thorough and informative. Following a comprehensive and compelling introduction, encompassing a literature review and outline of the methodology and arguments to be adopted. . . His deep understanding of the subject matter, as well as his profound empathy with consumers, are evident throughout the work; the book will, no doubt, foster a similar interest in another generation of copyright law scholars.' -- Louise Buckingham, Copyright Reporter'Digital Copyright and the Consumer Revolution is a very important and timely book. . . and is a crucial vade mecum on the ever evolving "global maze of case law and copyright reform".' -- Colin Steele, Australian Library JournalTable of ContentsContents: Preface 1. The Dead Poets Society: The Copyright Term and the Public Domain 2. Remote Control: Time-shifting and Space-shifting 3. The Privateers of the Information Age: Copyright Law and Peer-to-peer Networks 4. The Grey Album: Copyright Law, Digital Sampling and Mash-ups 5. Grand Turismo in the High Court: Copyright Law and Technological Protection Measures 6. Agent Smith and the Matrix: Copyright Law and Intermediary Liability 7. Google: Search or Destroy? 8. Remix Culture: The Creative Commons and its Discontents Conclusion: A Consumer’s Manifesto, the Declaration of Innovation Independence Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisIntellectual property has a vast, perplexing and diverse vocabulary, and this enriching Dictionary provides a starting point for understanding new concepts and crafting precise definitions to meet the needs of a particular case.Trade Review'This work is splendid. As an intellectual property litigator I ask, ''why did no-one do it before''? Was it for lack of the creative idea, or did no-one have the diligence and erudition of Peter Groves to perfect it? And now that it has been done, we will wonder how we managed without it.' --Jonathan Turner, Barrister'Do not be put off by the word ''dictionary''. This is a fascinating, witty and erudite little volume, packed with interesting and useful information on the whole gamut of intellectual property. It leaves one (this one anyway) hungering for more and wanting to delve more deeply into fields that have nothing to do with earning one's daily bread.' --Tony McStea, Senior Patent Attorney, Global Patents, Givaudan Schweiz AG'Dr Groves set himself the monumental task of assembling a work that would be both a dictionary of the most important terms in intellectual property law and a ready resource for IP students and practitioners worldwide. He has succeeded admirably: his book not only covers the field but also glitters with unexpected delights (the entry on goodwill is a must-read). This compendium is essential for the desktop (or laptop) of anyone whose work involves intellectual property.' --Robert C. Cumbow, Graham & Dunn PCTable of ContentsContents: Preface Dictionary of Intellectual Property Law

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Book SynopsisPractitioners and policy-makers will also greatly benefit from reading this volume, following up on the author's widely acclaimed book published in 1999 The Economics and Management of Intellectual Property: Towards Intellectual Capitalism.Trade Review'Ove Granstrand's excellent monograph titled Evolving Properties of Intellectual Capitalism: Patents and Innovation for Growth and Welfare explores how the innovation system works in advanced economics. At its core is the concept of the ''innovation spiral'' that depicts the interdependence amongst R&D/knowledge, patents/IP, innovation and economic growth and welfare. Its focus on the neglected topic of intangible assets and intellectual capital is timely. The author's focus is primarily European but the relevance of his work is global. The book is a must read for policymakers, a handy reference for managers, and a useful guide for students wishing to understand the many element of innovation policy.' --David Teece, Berkeley Research Group, US'Ove Granstrand's new book is both a broad and deep treatment of his subject. A general reader may value this original and important work for its international comparisons and its treatment of policy as well as more familiar economic issues. A reader with interest in the details of intellectual property may value the work for the penetrating questions asked in the author's research and the wealth of detail and evidence presented. The book is important in its advocacy of seeing patents as a dynamic factor influencing innovation rather than as simply having a static and protective role. Granstrand's treatment will be valuable to executive and political audiences as well as lawyers and economists.' --James M. Utterback, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, US'This is Ove Granstrand's best and most profound work to date. He casts intellectual capitalism as a global system, interfacing a variety of national policy regimes. He shows why the pro-patent era is also pro-licensing, as increasing spatial and organizational interdependencies necessitate shifts in governance structures.' --John Cantwell, Rutgers University, USTable of ContentsContents: Preface 1. Innovation, IP and Intellectual Capitalism 2. Analytical framework 3. Patents and innovations for growth and welfare – a literature review 4. Methodology 5. Patents, innovations and growth – empirical analysis 6. What explains fluctuations in patenting frequency and propensity? 7. Discussion and general innovation and IP policy recommendations 8. Special recommendations for increasing patent knowledge and patenting 9. Patent and Innovation System Developments in Europe, Asia and the US 10. Transnational policy recommendations and policy issues 11. Global innovation and intellectual capitalism 12. Summary and Conclusions References Index

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Book SynopsisIn the 21st century the information commons provides critical raw material for creativity and innovation.Trade Review‘This thoughtful and deeply analytical text examines in detail what the author, Robert Cunningham, describes as ‘the nexus between the physical environment and the information environment’ and explores the ways in which ‘environmental analytical frameworks’ might also apply to the information environment. . . IP theorists in particular, as well as environmental lawyers and academics will appreciate the insights revealed and the often new and original avenues of thought which Cunningham opens up to scrutiny as a result of his careful research. Certainly this book deserves a place in the well read practitioner’s professional library.’ -- Phillip Taylor MBE and Elizabeth Taylor, The Barrister Magazine‘Professor Cunningham’s first title is an articulate analogy between the physical and informational environments, which provides a thorough application of ecological and environmentalist discourse to the information environment.’ -- Catherine Pocock, Queen Mary Journal of Intellectual PropertyTable of ContentsContents: 1. Information Environmentalism 2. Information Paradox and Public Goods 3. Externalities and Monopolies 4. Information Commons 5. Tragedy of (Ignoring) the Information Semicommons 6. The Social Ecology of Information Environmental Governance 7. Should the Information Commons have Standing? 8. Rational Truths, Reasonable Arguments and Rhetorical Imagination 9. Public Choice Theory and Social Production 10. Constitutional Economics and the Separation of (Economic) Power 11. Control, Alt, Delete: Towards an Information Environmental Governance Framework Index

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Book SynopsisThe expert chapters focus on patents as well as an array of regulatory instruments, including pricing and drug registration policies.Trade Review‘. . . this book will appeal strongly to a wide range of professionals, academics and students with interest in and involvement in public health issues worldwide, specifically the pharmaceutical industry. . . the book is timely, topical, and packed with carefully researched information which puts a number of major issues relating to pharmaceuticals in perspective. Of great value to researchers are the copious footnotes and extensive bibliographies which follow most of the articles. . . this book certainly provides you with an impressive mine of information if you find yourself having to argue your corner on any number of legal, economic and ethical issues in this complex field of study.’ -- Phillip Taylor MBE and Elizabeth Taylor, The Barrister Magazine‘Since the 1970s the pharmaceutical industry has undergone significant changes in its research and development paradigm, trade and production. Regulatory frameworks have also changed substantially, particularly in the area of intellectual property rights. This book provides much needed empirical evidence on the impact of these and other changes on the pharmaceutical sector and on access to medicines in developing countries. The studies, conducted with a common methodology, on nine developing countries (including major producers of pharmaceuticals such as China and India) and on Canada, make an outstanding contribution to the literature in the field. The data and analysis in the book are of immediate interest to policy makers and to scholars in various fields, including innovation economics, industrial policy, health systems and intellectual property.’ -- Carlos Correa, University of Buenos Aires, Argentina‘This impressive collection offers fascinating new perspectives on the impact of pharmaceutical patents on access to medicines in developing countries. The volume’s editors have put together an important book that sets out clearly the challenges to public health in a wide range of national contexts. The book will be a valuable text for all scholars and decision-makers interested in the global politics of intellectual property rights and public health.’ -- Duncan Matthews, Queen Mary, University of London, UKTable of ContentsContents: 1. Globalization, Intellectual Property Rights, and Pharmaceuticals: Meeting the Challenges to Addressing Health Gaps in the New International Environment Kenneth C. Shadlen, Samira Guennif, Alenka Guzmán and N. Lalitha 2. Pharmaceutical Production and Access to Essential Medicines in South Africa Heinz Klug 3. Intellectual Property and Access to Medicines: Paradoxes in Moroccan Policy Gaëlle Krikorian 4. The Invisible Threat: Trade, Intellectual Property, and Pharmaceutical Regulations in Colombia Tatiana Andia 5. The Challenges of Constructing Pharmaceutical Capabilities and Promoting Access to Medicines in Mexico under TRIPS Alenka Guzmán 6. Corporate Power and State Resistance: Brazil’s Use of TRIPS Flexibilities for its National AIDS Program Matthew Flynn 7. The Politics of Patents and Drugs in Brazil and Mexico: The Industrial Bases of Health Policies Kenneth C. Shadlen 8. Pharmaceutical Patent Policy in Developing Countries: Learning from the Canadian Experience Jean-Frédéric Morin and Mélanie Bourassa Forcier 9. Access to Indian Generic Drugs: Emerging Issues N. Lalitha 10. Sufficient but Expensive Drugs: A Double-Track System that Facilitated Supply Capability in China Mariko Watanabe and Luwen Shi 11. Access to Essential Drugs in Thailand: Intellectual Property Rights and Other Institutional Matters Affecting Public Health in a Developing Country Samira Guennif 12. The TRIPS Agreement and Health Innovation in Bangladesh Padmashree Gehl Sampath Index

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Book SynopsisThe Art Collecting Legal Handbook, now in its third edition, is a cross-border legal guide to the ever-changing maze of rules and regulations when acquiring, moving, and sharing works of art and antiquities.Trade Review‘Art dealers are still all too often perceived as international social butterflies who mingle with the super rich hoping to conclude a transaction over a bubbly glass of champagne. This couldn’t be furthest from the truth. Far beyond the usual clichés, art professionals are responsible by law not only of the artwork itself (authenticity, pedigree, provenance, and title) but also of the legal structure used throughout a transaction, including VAT (or any other applicable taxes), customs procedures, and full documentation according to the jurisdictions of the different countries involved. The professional liabilities are simply too important nowadays that legal due diligence has become a cornerstone of our daily work. The Art Collecting Legal Handbook provides us with insightful answers covering the key questions in our field and offering a pragmatic overview of the applicable law in multiple jurisdictions.' -- Thomas Seydoux and Emilie Mermillod, Seydoux & Associés Fine Art, France‘To effectively operate on an international scale, it is crucial to have a thorough understanding of all relevant legal jurisdictions, encompassing aspects such as the acquisitions made in good faith, safeguarding cultural assets, and loans for public exhibitions. The Art Collecting Legal Handbook has been a consistent source of reliable and cohesive information for my team and me, making it my recommendation to any collector or institution in need of valuable insights prior to seeking legal advice.’ -- Jean Claude Gandur, Fondation Gandur pour l’Art, Switzerland‘The third edition of The Art Collecting Legal Handbook is a readable, expert analysis of the key trends and issues underpinning art business today. Covering everything from restitution to NFTs in over 25 of the most important jurisdictions in the art market, there could not be a more authoritative guide for collectors and other art world professionals navigating a path through the post-Covid art world.’ -- Gareth Harris, The Art Newspaper, UK‘One of the most fascinating and enjoyable aspects of Art Law as a legal discipline is its sheer breadth and diversity. That breadth exists primarily due to the wide range of legal and ethical considerations which can affect art. The discipline of art law is also constantly evolving as a result of the meeting of art and technology and by shifting public attitudes to cultural property. Bruno Boesch and Massimo Sterpi's excellent The Art Collecting Legal Handbook is a practical Handbook which celebrates the multi-faceted discipline of art law while also providing a comprehensive and comprehensible guide to lawyers and non-lawyers. Presented in a question and answer format, leading art lawyers throughout the world provide answers to a series of key questions on Contract Law, Consumer Protection, Cultural Property Protection, Taxation, Compliance and NFTs. As an international auction house general counsel this handbook is my go-to resource for guidance on questions of international art law.’ -- Martin Wilson, Chief Legal Counsel, Phillips Auctioneers, UKTable of ContentsContents: Introduction to the Third Edition of The Art Collecting Legal Handbook viii PART I CURRENT THEMES 1 The same ever changing art market 2 Christine Bourron, CEO, Pi-eX Ltd 2 NFT, illusion or reality in the art world? 10 Sydney Chiche-Attali, Chiche-Attali Avocats, Paris Bar 3 Finding one’s way in the indirect tax maze 18 Neil Millen, Group Indirect Tax Director, Christie’s PART II NATIONAL 4 Argentina 27 Juan Javier Negri, Negri & Pueyrredon Abogados, Buenos Aires, Argentina 5 Australia 43 Janet Whiting, Jessica Laidman and Duncan Willis, Gilbert + Tobin, Melbourne, Australia 6 Austria 63 Peter M. Polak, Peter Pichlmayr and Thomas Muehlboeck, Vienna, Austria 7 Belgium 84 Lucie Lambrecht and Lucy Ryan, Lambrecht Law Office, Brussels, Belgium 8 Brazil 105 Marcos Ludwig, Valdir Rocha and Gustavo Fróes, Veirano Advogados, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 9 Canada 120 Brian W. Gray and Ian K. Bies, Toronto, Canada 10 China 140 Angell XI Minjie, Jingtian & Gongcheng, Shanghai, China 11 England and Wales 166 Adrian Parkhouse and Isabel Paintin, Farrer & Co, London, UK 12 Finland 183 Rainer Hilli, Roschier Attorneys Ltd., Helsinki, Finland 13 France 200 Jean-François Canat, Philippe Hansen, Line-Alex Glotin and Laure Assumpçao, UGGC Avocats, Paris, France 14 Germany 217 Dr. Friederike Gräfin von Brühl, M.A., K&L Gates LLP, Berlin, Germany 15 Greece 231 Marina Markellou, lawyer and Assistant Professor, University of Groningen, the Netherlands and Galateia Kapellakou, lawyer and Adjunct Lecturer, University of Patras, Greece 16 Hong Kong 249 Jezamine Fewins, Lewis Silkin, Hong Kong 17 Hungary 262 Dr. Enikő Karsay, SBGK Attorneys at Law, Budapest, Hungary 18 India 281 Lata Krishnamurti and Aarti Sharma 19 Israel 300 Gil Brandes, Nachitz Brandes Amir, Tel Aviv, Israel 20 Italy 315 Massimo Sterpi and Francesca Di Lazzaro, Gianni & Origoni, Rome, Italy 21 Japan 335 Koichi Nakatani, Momo-O, Matsuo & Namba, Tokyo, Japan 22 The Netherlands 351 Laurens Kasteleijn, Art Law Services and Pieter Ariëns Kappers, Bavelaar & Bavelaar Advocaten, Amsterdam, the Netherlands 23 Russia 370 Alekseyev Maxim, Egorova Kira, Ostashenko Maria, Novikova Elena, Kostyuchenko Elizaveta and Presnikov Nikita, ALRUD Law Firm, Moscow, Russia 24 Singapore 390 Lam Chung Nian, Wong Partnership LLP, Singapore 25 Spain 410 Rafael Mateu and Patricia Fernandez Lorenzo, Ramón Y Cajal Abogados, Madrid, Spain 26 Switzerland 428 Antoine Boesch and Nicolas Moreno, Poncet Turrettini, Geneva, Switzerland 27 Turkey 448 Murat Volkan Dülger, Dülger Law Firm, Istanbul, Turkey 28 United States – California 462 Robert Darwell, Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP, Los Angeles, USA 29 United States – Federal/New York 479 Daniel A. Schnapp and Vincent Nguyen, Nixon Peabody LLP, New York, USA 30 United States – Florida 498 Diego R. Figueroa Rodriguez, Of Counsel, DLA Piper, Miami, USA

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Book SynopsisTrade Review‘My advice to beginners in patent and innovation law scholarship, whether students or junior faculty, has always been the same: start by reading Rochelle Dreyfuss’s work on the subject. Improving Intellectual Property is a wide-ranging collection of insightful writing inspired by Rochelle’s work that vindicates the soundness of that advice. It also inspires a second piece of advice: Next, read this volume!’ -- Katherine Strandburg, New York University School of Law, US‘There is much insight, much to provoke, some to annoy, some to disagree with, and lots to make you think in this book. But not much to bore you. It is an exceptional tribute by some heavyweight names in the IP World to the great scholar and lawyer, Rochelle Dreyfuss.’ -- Robin Jacob, University College London, UKTable of ContentsContents: Preface xiv Rochelle Dreyfuss: Teacher, Builder, Scholar, Friend xv Harry First Acknowledgements xix List of common citations xx List of common abbreviations xxi 1 Introduction 1 Graeme Dinwoodie and Susy Frankel PART I ADDRESSING BOUNDARIES AND IMBALANCE 2 Prioritizing intellectual property’s freedom to operate 7 Margaret Chon 3 Are negative spaces likely to be fragile? 18 Christopher Jon Sprigman 4 The Marrakesh Treaty: Using the tools of intellectual property law to advance human rights 28 Laurence R. Helfer PART II PUBLIC HEALTH, PANDEMICS AND CRISES 5 Winning and losing pairings in access to medicines: A practical guide 39 Peter F. Drahos 6 COVID crisis underscores IP imbalance 50 Cynthia M. Ho 7 Using compulsory licences as a governance tool: The need for greater effectiveness and policy coherence 61 Duncan Matthews, Esther van Zimmeren and Timo Minssen 8 Food security, food crisis and boundaries to intellectual property 75 Geertrui Van Overwalle PART III PATENT CHALLENGES 9 The case for a liability rule to stimulate investment in sub-patentable innovation 88 Jerome H. Reichman and Ana Santos Rutschman 10 How do we protect biomedical research in the evolving intellectual property environment? 95 Dianne Nicol and Jane Nielsen 11 The validity of patent royalties after patent expiration: Brulotte/Kimble from the viewpoint of Japanese private international law 106 Toshiyuki Kono 12 ‘Tool Time’: The continuing relevance of compulsory licensing as a patent policy tool 116 Margo A. Bagley 13 US patent reform 2.0: Simplifying first-inventor-to-file novelty 126 Toshiko Takenaka PART IV DISPUTE SETTLEMENT AND COURT SPECIALIZATION 14 The Federal Circuit’s reach as a specialized court beyond patent law 138 Jeanne C. Fromer 15 Specialization everywhere: Increasing adjudicator specialization in the patent litigation ecosystem 149 Sarah R. Wasserman Rajec and Melissa F. Wasserman 16 The Unified Patent Court: A new patent troll haven 159 Thomas Riis 17 Transnational judicial competition in intellectual property law 170 Marketa Trimble 18 Navigating public, private, national, and global: International commercial arbitration of patent disputes 180 Barbara Lauriat PART V AUTHORS AND INVENTORS 19 Authors’ copyright (?) 191 Jane C. Ginsburg 20 Authors’ moral rights in the Berne Convention 204 Gustavo Ghidini and Laura Moscati 21 AI machines as inventors: The role of human agency in patent law 214 Brad Sherman 22 Artificial inventors 224 Daniel Gervais PART VI EXPRESSIVE GENERICITY AND FREEDOMS 23 Patent exhaustion as a canon of expressive freedom 235 Dan L. Burk 24 Expressive genericity revisited: What EU policymakers can learn from Rochelle Dreyfuss 246 Martin Senftleben 25 The sensibility of ‘expressive genericity’ and the rise (and potential fall) of Rogers v. Grimaldi in American trademark law 258 Barton Beebe 26 Trademarks as language in the 21st century 266 David Tan 27 Do trademarks assist global fabless manufacturing? 277 Stephen Petrie, Trevor Kollmann, Russell Thomson, Alexandru Codoreanu and Elizabeth Webster PART VII INFORMATION/DATA AND CONFIDENTIALITY/PUBLICITY 28 Information law pioneer 290 Sharon K. Sandeen 29 The right of publicity as civic communication 301 Megan Richardson 30 Governing valuable confidential data in the EU: Transparency as fairness 310 Nari Lee 31 FAIR, FRAND and open – the institutionalization of research data sharing under the EU data strategy 320 Mireille van Eechoud 32 A shifting paradigm of regulatory data transparency in Europe: How to reconcile the irreconcilable 331 Żaneta Zemła-Pacud PART VIII NON-DISCRIMINATION ISSUES 33 Remuneration rights and national treatment 342 Bernt Hugenholtz 34 The limits of national treatment 354 Annette Kur 35 Discriminatory non-discrimination 364 Susy Frankel 36 Non-discrimination as to the field of commerce as a norm of international trade mark law 374 Lionel Bently PART IX MAKING INTERNATIONAL IP AND INVESTMENT LAW 37 Proceduralism is not fetishism: International intellectual property lawmaking and global administrative law 386 Orit Fischman Afori 38 Early findings on the economic impacts of intellectual property-related trade agreements 397 Keith E. Maskus and William Ridley 39 The changing chemistry between intellectual property and investment law 406 Peter K. Yu 40 Investment treaties and public health: Time to rethink the strategy? 417 Dhanay Cadillo Chandler 41 Excluding intellectual property from bilateral trade and investment agreements: A lesson from the global health crisis 427 Christophe Geiger PART X INSTITUTIONS AND POLITICAL DRIVERS 42 Justifying the public law of patents 439 Kali Murray 43 WIPO alert – a reason to be alerted? 450 Alexander Peukert 44 A scholarly look at international IP – idealistic and pragmatic 462 Justin Hughes and Ruth L. Okediji 45 IP in an era of new mercantilism 475 Daniel Benoliel 46 Toward pluralism in U.S. intellectual property 486 Michael J. Burstein 47 Does IP improve the world? 494 Henning Grosse Ruse-Khan Index

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Book SynopsisTrade Review‘In this volume he edited as ATRIP’s President, Jens Schovsbo turns the analytical spotlight on a key aspect of intellectual property rights, their exploitation, often via licenses and other contractual arrangements. The book offers useful ideas to improve the balance between IP owners and users, and those in between.’ -- Daniel Gervais, Vanderbilt University, USTable of ContentsContents: The exploitation of intellectual property rights: An overview 1 Jens Schovsbo 1 Regulating online content moderation: Taking stock and moving ahead with procedural justice and due process rights 5 Orit Fischman-Afori 2 Transparency of algorithmic decision-making: Limits posed by IPRs and trade secrets 28 Olga Kokoulina 3 Rebalancing intellectual property rights: A reflection on Australian IPRs, consumer and environmental rights 57 Leanne Wiseman and Kanchana Kariyawasam 4 Use requirements of patent laws during pandemic – ‘litmus test’? 83 Manchikanti Padmavati 5 Access to undisclosed know-how 112 Joy Y. Xiang 6 Sampling the ‘soul of music’ in a post-Pelham world: An interdisciplinary perspective 137 Kalpana Tyagi 7 Copyright reversion: Debates, data, and directions 161 Joshua Yuvaraj 8 Remunerating authors and performers: Are statutory fair compensation provisions sufficient? 187 Irina Eidsvold-Tøien 9 Limiting freedom of contract: Next step for copyright treaties? 216 David Felipe Alvarez-Amezquita and Florelia Vallejo-Trujillo Index

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Book SynopsisTrade Review‘This is an impressive book. To my mind, it's the most comprehensive look at approaches to dilution around the world. It will be a great resource for anyone wanting a deep understanding of the concept and its application in different jurisdictions. It will certainly have a place on my shelf.’ -- Mark P. McKenna, UCLA School of Law, US‘The work is a tour de force through the evolving law on Trademark Dilution. It provides valuable insights on the theory and practice of this developing area of trademark law globally through its in-depth treatment of the history, the statutory framework and the case law in key commercial countries by many of the leading practitioners in the field. It is an essential guide for today’s practitioners.’ -- Nadine H. Jacobson, Esq., Partner, Fross Zelnick Lehrman & Zissu, P.C., US‘Few know or have written more about the law of trademarks than Daniel Bereskin. Here he assembles a cast of well-known specialist lawyers and professors to discuss the law relating to trademark dilution and “free riding” across key jurisdictions in Europe, Asia, the Americas, Africa, Oceania, and the Middle East. Anyone seeking to understand this field better or needing practical guidance will find no better source than this highly readable comprehensive and authoritative work.’ -- David Vaver, University of Oxford, UK and Osgoode Hall Law School, CanadaTable of ContentsContents: Foreword xxxiii Preface xxxv Table of Cases xxxvii Table of Laws and Rules li PART I HISTORICAL OVERVIEW OF TRADEMARK DILUTION LAW 1 Overview of International Dilution Law 2 Daniel R. Bereskin 2 Historical Roots of European Dilution Law 10 Ilanah Fhima 3 The Evolution of Dilution Law in the United States from 1927 through 2006 (and a Few Months Beyond) 34 Jerre B. Swann PART II TRADEMARK DILUTION LAW THROUGHOUT THE WORLD 4 Argentina 87 Jorge Otamendi 5 Australia 103 Odette Gourley 6 Brazil 128 Peter Dirk Siemsen and Rafael Atab 7 Canada 143 Daniel R. Bereskin 8 Chile 164 Rodrigo Velasco S. 9 China 174 Xuemin Chen 10 Trademark Dilution in the European Union 188 Charles Gielen 11 India 227 Dev S. Gangjee 12 Israel 247 Neil Wilkof and Narda Ben-Zvi 13 Japan 263 Kenneth L. Port, Yoshiyuki Tamura and Mary LaFrance 14 Republic of Korea (Korea) 279 Cheon-Woo Son and Angela Kim 15 Mexico 290 Roberto Arochi 16 Singapore 308 Elizabeth V. Cardoza and Gladys Mirandah 17 South Africa 324 Wim Alberts and Owen Salmon 18 Switzerland 340 Patrick Troller and Gallus Joller 19 United States Jurisprudence Following the Enactment of the Trademark Dilution Revision Act of 2006 353 Theodore H. Davis Jr 20 Survey Evidence in U.S. Dilution Cases 417 Gerald L. Ford and AnnaBelle Sartore PART III TRADEMARK DILUTION LAW AND FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION 21 Unfair Advantage Law in the European Union 441 Ilanah Fhima and Sir Robin Jacob 22 Dilution and Freedom of Expression in Europe 467 Wolfgang Sakulin 23 The Impact of Freedom of Expression on Dilution Enforcement (and Vice Versa) in the United States 517 Anthony L. Fletcher and Kristen McCallion Index 542

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