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Book SynopsisIntellectual Property Law is the definitive textbook on the subject. The authors'' all-embracing approach not only clearly sets out the law in relation to copyright, patents, trade marks, passing off, and confidentiality, but also takes account of a wide range of academic opinion enabling readers to explore and make informed judgements about key principles. The particularly clear and lively writing style ensures that even the most complex areas are lucid and comprehensible.Digital formats and resourcesThe 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/ebooksTrade ReviewIndispensable for anyone working or studying in the field. Comprehensive without sacrificing nuance. * Graeme B. Dinwoodie, Global Professor of Intellectual Property Law, Chicago-Kent College of Law *Clear, in-depth, insightful, comprehensive and comprehensible... a must for all serious students and researchers of IP law. * Estelle Derclaye, Professor of Intellectual Property Law, University of Nottingham *Table of Contents1: Introduction I. Copyright 2: Introduction to copyright 3: Subject matter 4: Criteria for protection 5: Authorship and first ownership 6: Nature of the rights 7: Duration of copyright 8: Infringement 9: Defences 10: Moral rights 11: Exploitation and use of copyright 12: Limits on exploitation 13: Rights associated with copyright II. Patents 14: Introduction to patents 15: Nature of a patent 16: Procedure for grant of a patent 17: Patentable subject matter 18: Novelty 19: Inventive step 20: Internal requirements for patentability 21: Ownership 22: Infringement 23: Exploitation 24: Rights relating to patents III. The Legal Regulation of Designs 25: How design protection arises in the United Kingdom 26: Subject matter: the requirement that there be a design 27: Grounds for invalidity: novelty, individual character, and relative grounds 28: Ownership, exploitation, and infringement: Registered designs and supplementary unregistered designs 29: Copyright protection for designs 30: Design right IV. Trade Marks and Passing Off 31: Introduction to passing off and trade marks 32: Passing off 33: Misrepresentation 34: Damage 35: Trade mark registration 36: Subject matter 37: Absolute grounds for refusal 38: Relative grounds for refusal 39: Revocation 40: Infringement 41: Trade mark defences 42: Exploitation and use of trade marks 43: Geographical indications of origin V. Confidential Information 44: Is the information capable of being protected? 45: Obligation of confidence 46: Breach and defences 47: Misuse of private information VI. Litigation and Remedies 48: Litigation 49: Civil and criminal remedies

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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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“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 SynopsisEuropean Intellectual Property Law offers a full account of the main areas of substantive European IP law and a discussion of their wider context and effect.The amount and reach of European law, and decision-making in the field of intellectual property has grown exponentially since the 1960s, making it increasingly difficult to treat European law as an adjunct to domestic intellectual property regimes. European Intellectual Property Law responds to this reality by presenting a clear and detailed account of each of the main areas of substantive EU intellectual property law, situated in the context of both the EU legal system and international IP law, including EU constitutional law, the law of the European Patent Convention 1973/2000, and private international law. It draws selectively on examples from domestic IP regimes to illustrate substantive differences between those regimes and to demonstrate the impact of European law, and decision-making on EU Member States.This unique, thoroughly modern approach goes beyond a discussion of the provisions of European legal instruments to consider their wider context and effect. European Intellectual Property Law is the ideal guide for any student wishing to gain a full and critical understanding of the substantive European law of intellectual property.Digital formatsThis second edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats. - 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/ebooksTrade ReviewReview from previous edition Outstanding quality in all respects. A much needed addition to the European IP law literature * Tuomas Mylly, Professor of Law, University of Turku *This is an excellent and unique IP textbook * Lingling Wei, Lecturer in Law, Bournemouth University *This textbook has a wide EU perspective and is by far the most comprehensive and accessible textbook available on European IP law * Nicola Lucchi, Associate Professor of Law, Jönköping International Business School *Table of ContentsI. Foundations 1: An introduction to domestic and international intellectual property law 2: The foundations of European Union intellectual property law 3: Theoretical accounts of European intellectual property II. The Law of Patents and Allied Rights 4: Introduction to European patent law 5: The procedure for obtaining a European patent 6: Patentable subject matter 7: Secondary patentability requirements 8: Patent protection and exploitation 9: Plant variety rights and supplementary protection certificates III. The Law of Copyright and Related Rights 10: Introduction to the European law of copyright and related rights 11: The subsistence and ownership of copyright and related rights 12: The rights conferred by copyright and related rights 13: Copyright and related rights exceptions and limitations IV. The Law of Trade Marks and Allied Rights 14: Registration and use of the trade mark 15: Infringement and revocation of the trade mark 16: Trade marks and the free movement aspects of EU Law 17: Unfair competition law 18: Indications of geographical origin 19: Designs V. Data and Information 20: Introduction to rights in data and information 21: Database rights 22: Data protection and data exclusivity 23: Trade secrets VI. Enforcement and Remedies 24: Enforcement 25: Remedies VII. Future Trends 26: Future trends

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Book SynopsisThis interdisciplinary and international handbook captures and shapes much needed reflection on normative frameworks for the production, application, and use of artificial intelligence in all spheres of individual, commercial, social, and public life.Trade ReviewThe ethics of AI is a dynamic field, and so anythingwritten on the topic is likely to be out of date by the time it is published. Thanks to the acumen of its editors, however, the Oxford Handbook of Ethics of AI will remain relevant despite these shifting conceptual and methodological sands. * Fabio Tollon, Department of Philosophy, Bielefeld University, Germany, Prometheus *Table of ContentsPart I. Introduction & Overview 1. The Artificial Intelligence of Ethics of AI: An Introductory Overview Joanna Bryson 2. The Ethics of Ethics of AI: Mapping the Field Thomas Powers, Delaware & Jean-Gabriel Ganascia 3. Ethics of AI in Context: Society & Culture Judith Donath Part II. Frameworks & Modes 4. Why Industry Self-regulation Will Not Deliver 'Ethical AI': A Call for Legally Mandated Techniques of 'Human Rights by Design' Karen Yeung, Andrew Howes and Ganna Pogrebna 5. Private Sector AI: Ethics and Incentives Tom Slee 6. Normative Modes: Codes & Standards Paula Boddington 7. Normative Modes: Professional Ethics Urs Gasser Part III. Concepts & Issues 8. Fairness and the Concept of 'Bias' Safiya Umoja Noble 9. Accountability in Computer Systems Joshua Kroll 10. Transparency Nick Diakopoulos 11. Responsibility Virginia Dignum 12. The Concept of Handoff as a Model for Ethical Analysis and Design Helen Nissenbaum & Deirdre Mulligan 13. Race and Gender Timnit Gebru 14. The Future of Work in the Age of AI: Displacement, Augmentation, or Control? Karen Levy & Pegah Moradi 15. The Rights of Artificial Intelligences John Basl and Joseph Bowen 16. The Singularity: Sobering up About Merging with AI Susan Schneider 17. Do Sentient AIs Have Rights? If So, What Kind? Mark Kingwell 18. Autonomy Michael Wheeler 19. Troubleshooting AI and Consent Meg Leta Jones 20. Is Human Judgment Necessary? Norman Spaulding 21. Sexuality John Danaher IV. Perspectives & Approaches 22. Computer Science Benjamin Kuipers 23. Engineering Jason Millar 24. Designing Robots Ethically Without Designing Ethical Robots: A Perspective from Cognitive Science Ron Chrisley 25. Economics Anton Korinek 26. Statistics Martin Wells 27. Automating Origination: Perspectives from the Humanities Avery Slater 28. Philosophy David Gunkel 29. The Complexity of Otherness: Anthropological contributions to robots and AI Kathleen Richardson 30. Calculative Composition: The Ethics of Automating Design Shannon Mattern 31. Global South Chinmayi Arun 32. East Asia Danit Gal 33. Artificial Intelligence and Inequality in the Middle East: The Political Economy of Inclusion Nagla Rizk 34. Europe's struggle to set global AI standards Andrea Renda Part V. Cases & Applications 35. The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence in Transportation Bryant Walker Smith 36. Military Jai Galliott 37. The Ethics of AI in Biomedical Research, Medicine and Public Health Effy Vayena & Alessandro Blasimme 38. Law: Basic Questions Harry Surden 39. Law: Criminal Law Chelsea Barabas 40. Law: Public Law & Policy: Notice, Predictability, and Due Process Kiel Brennan-Marquez 41. Law: Immigration & Refugee Law Petra Molnar 42. Education Elana Zeide 43. Algorithms and the Social Organization of Work Ifeoma Ajunwa 44. Smart City Ethics Ellen Goodman

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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 combines extracts from major cases and secondary materials with critical commentary to provide a complete resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students of intellectual property law.All areas of intellectual property law in the UK are covered: copyright, trade marks and passing off, confidential information, industrial designs, patent, procedure and enforcement. This book also tackles topical areas, such as the application of intellectual property law to new technologies and character merchandising. While the focus of the book is on intellectual property law in a domestic context, it provides international, EU and comparative law perspectives on major issues. It also addresses the wider policy implications of legislative and judicial developments in the area.Table of Contents1: An introduction to intellectual property 2: Copyright I: history, justifications, sources of law, and subsistence 3: Copyright II: authorship, ownership, exploitation, term, moral rights, and economic rights 4: Copyright III: infringement, exceptions, and database right 5: Passing off 6: Trade marks I: justifications, registration, and absolute grounds for refusal of registration 7: Trade marks II: the relative grounds for refusal of registration, infringement, and remedies 8: Trade marks III: defences, the loss of a trade mark, and exhaustion of rights 9: Breach of confidence 10: Privacy, personality, and publicity 11: Patents I: justifications, registration, patentable subject matter, and industrial application 12: Patents II: novelty, inventive step, sufficiency, and support 13: Patents III: infringement, exceptions, and entitlement 14: Industrial designs

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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 SynopsisIdeas are the fuel of industry and the entertainment business. Likewise, manufacturers receive suggestions for new products or improvements to existing products, and retailers frequently receive ideas for new marketing campaigns. Many ideas are not new and may be used by anyone without the risk of incurring any legal liability, but some ideas are novel and valuable. If the originator of a potentially useful idea does not have the financial resources to exploit the idea, he or she may submit it to another, with the expectation of receiving compensation if the idea is used. Although an extensive body of intellectual property law exists to protect the rights of inventors, authors, and businesses that own valuable brands or confidential proprietary information, raw ideas receive no protection. Nevertheless, the originator of a potentially useful and marketable idea is not without legal recourse. The courts have developed, through a long line of common law precedents, legal protection foTable of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction to the Law of IdeasChapter 2 Legal Theories of Idea ProtectionContract LawBreach of Express ContractBreach of Implied ContractUnjust Enrichment and Quasi-ContractBreach of Confidence or Confidential RelationshipMisappropriation of PropertyChapter 3 Intellectual Property Protection and PreemptionPatent LawCopyright LawTrademark LawTrade Secret LawFederal Preemption of State Law Theories of Idea ProtectionPatent PreemptionCopyright PreemptionTrade Secret PreemptionChapter 4 Requirements for Idea ProtectionThe Novelty RequirementThe Concreteness RequirementChapter 5 Scope of Liability for Idea TheftRecipient’s Use of the IdeaThe "Blurt-Out" DefenseThe Independent Development DefenseChapter 6 Comparative Approaches to Idea ProtectionProtection of Ideas under International Intellectual Property LawProtection of Ideas under National LawsChapter 7 Practical Aspects of Idea SubmissionsIdea Providers: The Nondisclosure AgreementIdea Recipients: The Idea Submission AgreementChapter 8 Selected Bibliography on the Law of IdeasIndex of Main Cases and AuthoritiesIndex of Terms

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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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Book SynopsisDesigns Law and Practice, formerly known as Sykes: Intellectual Property in Designs, is a comprehensive yet practical reference source for the various IP rights protecting designs. It covers the different types of design rights and related rights, protection and management of designs, infringement and generally provides practical insights and guidance to the law and practice of designs law.Fully revised and updated by an experienced author team, it focuses on UK and EU-wide law and provides a brief overview of key international jurisdictions.

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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 SynopsisIn our digital world, data is power. Information hoarding businesses reign supreme, using intimidation, aggression, and force to maintain influence and control. Sarah Lamdan brings us into the unregulated underworld of these "data cartels", demonstrating how the entities mining, commodifying, and selling our data and informational resources perpetuate social inequalities and threaten the democratic sharing of knowledge. Just a few companies dominate most of our critical informational resources. Often self-identifying as "data analytics" or "business solutions" operations, they supply the digital lifeblood that flows through the circulatory system of the internet. With their control over data, they can prevent the free flow of information, masterfully exploiting outdated information and privacy laws and curating online information in a way that amplifies digital racism and targets marginalized communities. They can also distribute private information to predatory entities. Alarmingly, everything they're doing is perfectly legal. In this book, Lamdan contends that privatization and tech exceptionalism have prevented us from creating effective legal regulation. This in turn has allowed oversized information oligopolies to coalesce. In addition to specific legal and market-based solutions, Lamdan calls for treating information like a public good and creating digital infrastructure that supports our democratic ideals. Trade Review"Lamdan offers a timely, ambitious, and original contribution about a set of issues that are of vital importance to the study of technology, law, and society."—Anil Kalhan, Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law"Powerful and a great read! This book definitely stirs the pot."—Nicole Dyszlewski, Roger Williams University School of Law"From scientific information to legal information to massive dossiers on each and every one of us and more, Sarah Lamdan's beautifully researched book delves into the shadowy world of big data. A fascinating read!"—Carl Malamud, Public.resource.org"Lamdan's research is solid. Her book would be a nice addition to both large academic and legal libraries."—Michael Sawyer, Library Journal"Having been involved in efforts to raise awareness of the impacts of data brokers over the past decade, I appreciate Lamdan's hopeful stance that it is not too late to reverse course and create a better world. Her rhetoric is powerful, her writing colourful and her critique vigorous."—Lisa Janicke Hinchliffe, Nature"Lamdan's seminal work on the legal information market and the companies that own them is integral to how we work with these products, teach them to our students, and demo them to our patrons."—Mari Cheney, AALL Spectrum"Lamdan's work is groundbreaking yet intimately familiar to us in the librarian profession.... Her bold approach breaks down the barrier and serves as a metaphorical lighthouse to our work. It gives us a reason to recommend her book to library advocates so that they can realize how these companies are operating in the informational capitalism age. This book should be required reading for all librarians who advocate that information is power."—Edward Junhao Lim, Journal of Business & Finance Librarianship"This book needs to be adopted as part of the canon of the profession. It brings clear evidence to bear and articulates the conundrums we face daily in an almost matter of fact way. If you have spent any time working in a library, academic or otherwise, you will have certainly seen the slow and steady drift toward monopolisation of all the content that we lease. What is refreshing is that this is written in such a way that those outside of librarianship will be compelled by the stories that it tells. Next time a friend says 'it must be nice to read all day' lend them your dog-eared copy of this book so that they understand first-hand where the war is being fought."—Tim Ribaric, Canadian Journal of Academic Librarianship"It is sometimes crudely assumed that whoever owns our data can control us. Sarah Lamdan's Data Cartels brings a rather more subtle perspective."—Times Literary Supplement"This book—including the footnotes—is an engaging and insightful read. This spotlight on big data will hopefully bring these companies out of the shadows and into the public eye. Highly recommended."—R. I. Saltz, CHOICETable of Contents1. The Data Cartels: An Overview 2. Data Brokering 3. Academic Research 4. Legal Information 5. Financial Information 6. News Conclusion: Envisioning Public Information as a Public Good

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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 SynopsisHolyoak and Torremans Intellectual Property Law provides readers with a clear introduction to UK intellectual property law, whilst carefully placing the law in its global context and acknowledging the influence of EU and other international jurisdictions over its development. The book examines the methods and reasoning behind key statutory and case decisions, and provides readers with real life examples of intellectual property law in action, helping to bring the subject to life. Recent developments within the law relating to biotechnology patenting, IT and internet, and trademark, imaging and character rights are explored, providing readers with a cutting edge analysis of the subject. Chapter introductions and concluding overviews help to set the scene and provide a succinct summary of the topic areas, whilst lists of annotated further reading offer the perfect starting point for those who wish to explore a topic further.Trade ReviewReview from previous edition An excellent textbook for undergraduate students. * Debra Brown, Associate Professor, Leicester De Montfort Law School *Table of ContentsA. Introduction 1: Themes in intellectual property 2: The international and European framework B. Patents 3: Origin, background and international aspects of the patent system 4: Patentability 5: Use and grant in the UK and Europe 6: Infringement and revocation 7: Supplementary protection certificates and the unitary patent 8: Patents - an overview C. Copyright and Related Issues 9: An introduction to copyright 10: The various types of copyright and the quality issue 11: Qualification 12: The term of copyright 13: Authorship and ownership of copyright 14: Moral rights 15: Copyright infringement 16: Defences to copyright infringement 17: Rights in performances 18: Dealing in copyright 19: Copyright - an overview D. Designs 20: Design and copyright 21: Registered designs 22: Unregistered designs 23: Designs - an overview E. Trade Marks and Other Image Rights 24: Trade marks - an introduction 25: Trade marks - registrability and use 26: Trade marks - infringement and revocation 27: Trade marks - European and international aspects 28: Tortious protection of intellectual property rights F. Issues in Intellectual Property 29: Confidentiality and trade secrets 30: Computer technology and intellectual property 31: Character merchandising 32: Remedies in intellectual property litigation

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Book SynopsisThis collection is the first to comprehensively examine the implications of AI technology on legal and regulatory systems. Featuring experts from Europe and the US, this book will appeal to scholars of law, economics, and public policy, as well as readers generally interested in emerging legal questions related to algorithms.Trade Review'There is a shift in the academic debate from the 'if' to the 'how' AI should and could be regulated. This volume covers a broad range of fields, from robotics to copyrights and financial services, all united in one question: what would a regulatory framework that allows us to de-mystify algorithms and get to grips with the commercialisation of data look like? The regulatability of AI is the key issue of our times. The ten contributions provide dense up-to-date information and enticing inspiration in the search for societally acceptable solutions.' Hans W. Micklitz, European University Institute'A timely book that finely addresses a crucial issue in the age of digitalization - the governance of algorithms - and helps to identify a new and necessary field of legal studies.' Ugo Pagallo, University of Turin'The ubiquity of algorithms in many areas of our lives has become one of the burning issues of our time, with legislators and policy-makers around the world grappling with the many challenges associated with Artificial Intelligence and Algorithms. This development is significant for many disciplines, including law. This collection of essays examines many of the legal issues of AI and algorithms and illustrates just how complex an area this has become. It will be welcomed by any reader interested in understanding the many legal and ethical questions which need to be resolved.' Christian Twigg-Flesner, University of Warwick'The book accomplishes a difficult task. It is an excellent source for those who dive for the first time into the legal challenges that AI poses to law … The book is written in such a clear manner that it allows an interdisciplinary understanding. The authors and editors should be applauded for the clarity with which they explore an extremely complex subject.' Francisco de Elizalde, PrometheusTable of ContentsPreface; 1. Robotics and Artificial Intelligence: The Present and Future Visions Sami Haddadin and Dennis Knobbe; 2. Regulating AI and Robotics: Ethical and Legal Challenges Martin Ebers; 3. Regulating Algorithms – How to De-Mystify the Alchemy of Code? Mario Martini; 4: Automated Decision-Making under Article 22 GDPR: Towards a More Substantial Regime for Solely Automated Decision-Making Diana Sancho; 5. Robot Machines and Civil Liability Susana Navas; 6. Extra-contractual Liability for Wrongs Committed by Autonomous Systems Ruth Janal; 7. Control of Algorithms in Financial Markets – the Example of High Frequency Trading Gerald Spindler; 8. Creativity of Algorithms and Copyright Susana Navas; 9. 'Wake Neutrality' of Artificial Intelligence Devices Brian Subirana, Renwick Bivings and Sanjay Sarma; 10. The (envisaged) Legal Framework of Commercialisation of Digital Data within the EU Björn Steinrötter.

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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 SynopsisAdventures in Childhood looks at the business of play and the development of modern intellectual property rights as they evolved in the twentieth century. In doing so, the book explores the paradoxical relationship between exploitation and innocence and the controversies that underpin the construction of the child as a consumer.

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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 SynopsisOwning the Masters provides the first in-depth history of sound recording copyright. It is this form of intellectual property that underpins the workings of the recording industry. Rather than being focused on the manufacture of goods, this industry is centred on the creation, exploitation and protection of rights. The development and control of these rights has not been straightforward. This book explores the lobbying activities of record companies: the principal creators, owners and defenders of sound recording copyright. It addresses the counter-activity of recording artists, in particular those who have fought against the legislative and contractual practices of record companies to claim these master rights for themselves. In addition, this book looks at the activities of the listening public, large numbers of whom have been labelled pirates' for trespassing on these rights. The public has played its own part in shaping copyright legislation. This is an essential subject forTrade ReviewCopyright is a tool used by record labels to extract value from recording artists, but it is also the mechanism that allows artists to profit from their music. In Owning the Masters, Richard Osborne deftly threads a historical narrative between these two positions. This book is indispensable reading for anyone trying to understand the role of copyright in the world today. * David Arditi, Associate Professor of Sociology and Anthropology, The University of Texas at Arlington, USA, and author of Getting Signed: Record Contracts, Musicians and Power in Society *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction 1. Mechanizing 2. Performing 3. Producing 4. Expanding 5. Justifying 6. Networking 7. Owning Glossary Timeline Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisThis monograph conducts a comprehensive analysis of the EU right of communication to the public, one of the exclusive rights under EU copyright law, and provides an alternative framework for its interpretation and application. The present state of the law is unsatisfactory; there is uncertainty in the acquis communautaire and courts at the EU and domestic levels have struggled to apply the right. Therefore, the book identifies the problems with the existing right of communication to the public and proposes recommendations for reform. In addition to reforming the scope of the right of communication to the public, the jurisdiction and applicable law in relation to the right are analysed and changes are recommended. Thus, the book covers both the scope and practicalities of a coherent and effective reform of the right. In light of the continuing development and accompanying tribulations with this right at the EU level, this book provides a topical and timely analysis that will be of interest to academics and practitioners working on EU copyright law. Cited in Opinion of Advocate General Henrik Saugmandsgaard Øe, joined Cases C-682/18 and C-683/18, Frank Peterson v Google LLC, YouTube LLC, YouTube Inc., Google Germany GmbH and Elsevier Inc. v Cyando AG, ECLI:EU:C:2020:586, Court of Justice of the European Union, 16 July 2020.Trade ReviewThis monograph offers a refreshing look at the right of communication to the public, making some ambitious proposals for reform, the utility of which is demonstrated particularly in the final chapter. The book would therefore appeal to anyone with an interest in communication to the public, and an open mind to how this messy area of law might be tidied up! It would be particularly useful for legislators, policy makers, judges, researchers looking at online copyright infringement in the EU. -- Hayleigh Bosher * The IPKat *Table of ContentsIntroduction I. Subject-Matter II. Significance and Contribution III. Structure IV. Scope 1. Justifying EU Copyright Law: Constructing a Normative Framework for the Right of Communication to the Public I. Introduction II. Constructing a Normative Framework for the EU Right of Communication to the Public III. Proportionality IV. Certainty V. Conclusion – Developing the EU Right of Communication to the Public 2. Journey from Rafael Hoteles to Renckhoff : Exploring the EU Right of Communication to the Public I. Introduction II. Making Sense of the EU Communication to the Public Right III. Understanding the Legal Reasoning of the CJEU in the Communication to the Public Cases IV. Conclusion 3. The Problems with the Right of Communication to the Public I. Introduction II. Broad Interpretation III. ‘Communication’ IV. The Making Available Aspect V. Reception in Public VI. ‘New Public’ VII. ‘Knowledge’ and ‘for Profit’ VIII. Conclusion 4. Structuring the Reformed Right of Communication to the Public Under EU Copyright Law I. Introduction II. The Reformed Right of Communication to the Public III. Reconciling the Reformed Right with the Existing Copyright Framework IV. Completing the Harmonisation of the Communication to the Public Right V. Conclusion 5. Locating and Establishing Responsibility for the Act of Communication to the Public I. Introduction II. Where Does the Act of Communication to the Public Occur? III. Conclusion 6. Enforcing the Reformed Right of Communication to the Public: Choice of Jurisdiction I. Introduction II. Establishing Jurisdiction in EU Copyright Cases – The Current Approach III. Establishing Jurisdiction for the Reformed Communication to the Public Right IV. Conclusion 7. Enforcing the Reformed Right of Communication to the Public: Choice of Applicable Law I. Introduction II. Establishing Applicable Law in EU Copyright Cases – The Current Approach III. Establishing Applicable Law for the Reformed Communication to the Public Right IV. Conclusion 8. Applying the Reformed Right of Communication to the Public: Case Studies I. Introduction II. Rafael Hoteles – Acts of Cable Retransmission III. FAPL v KC Leisure – Acts of Reception in Public IV. ITV v TVCatchup – Acts of Internet Retransmission (‘Simulcasting’) V. Svensson – Hyperlinks VI. GS Media – Hyperlinks VII. Filmspeler – Media Players VIII. Ziggo – Torrent Files IX. VCAST – Time Shifting X. Embedded Hyperlinks XI. Direct to Download Hyperlinks XII. Circumventing Access Restrictions XIII. Conclusion Conclusion I. The Recommendations II. Implications III. Final Comments

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Book SynopsisThis Research Handbook explores contemporary intangible cultural heritage (ICH) from the perspectives of both law and heritage. It questions, probes and interrogates many different aspects of contemporary ICH, including the definitions and legal frameworks designed to safeguard it. In doing so the Research Handbook highlights not only gaps and inconsistencies, but also questions the relevance, of the legal framework as it applies to ICH itself.Each chapter is concerned with a different aspect of contemporary ICH, international treaties and the law, including the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage. A diverse range of contemporary examples are explored, ranging from the local and global identity of migrant children, to language and the Berlin techno music scene. Taken collectively, and with its focus on ?'contemporary?' culture, this Handbook is a departure from the established discourse that tends to include some forms of heritage to the exclusion of others. The authors challenge the authority of existing legal instruments, expose their limitations and propose innovative ways in which contemporary forms of ICH can be safeguarded, whether via the law or other means.This innovative Handbook will be of great interest to academics researching the legal protection of ICH and the relationship between ICH, human rights, communities, identity and international trade. Those with an interest in the protection of a-typical intellectual property will also find this Handbook to be a source of valuable information.Contributors include: L. Belder, J. Blake, M. Blakely, A. Brown, J. Brown, N. Chipangura, L. Colomer, C. Cummings, Y. Donders, H. Enright, A. Figaroa, S. Harding, L. Lixinski, F. Macmillan, M. Pavis, J. Schofield, V. Vadi, J. van Donkersgoed, A. Vavaide, C. WaeldeTrade Review'This excellent Research Handbook focuses on contemporary forms of intangible cultural heritage (ICH) which are too often neglected in current discussions. The Research Handbook is varied in its geographical scope with case studies and examples drawn from countries as diverse as the UK, the Netherlands, Indonesia and Zimbabwe amongst others. It explains the framework of contemporary ICH, the major debates within the field and how use is being made of ICH in many different areas such as minority politics, trade, human rights, copyright, cultural landscapes and by national governments as well as local communities. This is an important book for anyone seeking a thorough understanding of the law and politics of contemporary ICH and the often uneasy co-existence of global, national and local interests and policy making in this field.' --Christoph Antons, Newcastle Law School, Australia'This remarkable interdisciplinary collection is a tour de force. The stellar cast of authors offers unique critical discourses on how tradition, heritage, and contemporary culture interact with each other and with cultural policy and law including intellectual property and human rights - as viewed from both international and communitarian perspectives.' --Uma Suthersanen, Queen Mary, University of London, UK'This Research Handbook provides a comprehensive interdisciplinary discussion on a number of important aspects of intangible cultural heritage. It considers not only matters of (legal) definition and problems of protection or the notion of 'protecting', but also issues like human rights, identity of individuals and communities, or the preservation of living cultural heritage in art and language. This volume is a must-have for academics and policy makers, including for those who are not lawyers but need to deal with them.' --Andreas Rahmatian, University of Glasgow, UKTable of ContentsContents: Introduction to the Research Handbook on Contemporary Intangible Cultural Heritage Charlotte Waelde, Catherine Cummings, Mathilde Pavis and Helena Enright Part I The Framework of Contemporary Intangible Cultural Heritage 1. Regional and International Treaties on Intangible Cultural Heritage: Between Tradition and Contemporary Culture Lucas Lixinski 2. Contemporary ICH: Between Community and Market Fiona Macmillan 3. Protection and Promotion of Cultural Heritage and Human Rights though International Treaties: Two Worlds of Difference? Yvonne Donders 4. Contemporary ICH and the Right to Exclude Sarah Harding Part II Debates Within Contemporary Intangible Cultural Heritage 5. ICH, Cultural Diversity and Sustainable Development Abbe E. L. Brown 6. ICH and Human Rights: ICH, Contemporary Culture and Human Rights Charlotte Waelde 7. ICH as a Source of Identity: International Law and Deontology Anita Vaivade 8. ICH and Identity: the use of ICH Among Global Multicultural Citizens Laia Colomer 9. ICH and Authority: Lawless ‘DIY’ Approaches to Contemporary ICH John Schofield 10. ICH and Authority: The Welsh Language and Statutory Change Megan Rae Blakely 11. ICH and Safeguarding: Legal Dimensions of Safeguarding the ICH of Non-dominant and Counter-Culture Social Groups Janet Blake 12. ICH and safeguarding: Museums and Contemporary ICH (Let the Objects out of their Cases and Make them Sing) Catherine Cummings 13. ICH and Safeguarding: Uncovering the Cultural Heritage Discourse of Copyright Mathilde Pavis Part III Contemporary Intangible Cultural Heritage and its Uses 14. Living Cultural Heritage in the Netherlands: the Debate on the Dutch tradition of Sinterklaas Lucky Belder and Aydan Figaroa 15. ICH as the Prime Asset of a Cultural Landscape and Seascape: A Case Study of the Banda Islands, Indonesia Joëlla van Donkersgoed and Jessica Brown 16. Cultural Heritage Sites and Contemporary Uses: Finding a Balance between Monumentality and Intangibility in Eastern Zimbabwe Njabulo Chipangura 17. ICH and Trade Valentina Vadi Index

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Book SynopsisIntellectual property has always played a key role supporting the protection and exploitation of technology and brands of businesses operating in the energy sector. The management of IP is arguably more important than ever as we transition to more renewable energy sources and reduced emissions, and see an energy market increasingly disrupted by start-ups challenging the dominance of the traditional oil and gas majors. This Special Report looks at the challenges and opportunities that intellectual property issues present for different areas of this broad and rapidly changing sector, including: Upstream: exploration and production of hydrocarbons across the full lifecycle of oil and gas fields. Downstream: oil and gas processing technology and resulting differentiated fuel and lubricant products. Renewables: a look at the role of IP in supporting renewables businesses, with a spotlight on a solar start-up. Digitalisation: the transformational impact of artificial intelligence and machine learning on the sector as a whole and how IP rights underpin this. Standard Essential Patents: how patents on wireless interoperability, at one time solely the domain of the telecoms industry, are increasingly applicable in the energy sector, and the licensing challenges this raises. Brand and reputation: how energy businesses seek to protect and exploit their brands and reputations as well as their technology, in order to differentiate themselves in an intensely competitive market. This report is essential reading for legal advisers and anyone in a commercial role dealing with the energy sector who is seeking a deeper understanding of the vital role intellectual property plays in shaping and achieving business objectives.Table of ContentsIntroduction 7 Jon Moorhouse Keystone Law I. Energy joint ventures: upstream 11 Jon Moorhouse Keystone Law 1. Exploration 12 1.1 Data acquisition 12 1.2 Data processing and interpretation 14 2. Production 16 3. End of field life 22 4. Intellectual property management 22 II. A downstream perspective 25 Maeve O’Flynn Finnegan Europe LLP Paul Townsend Finnegan LLP 1. Process technology 25 1.1 How can process technology be protected? 26 1.2 What protection is offered by process patents? 26 1.3 In which circumstances will competitor activity be outside the scope of protection of your process patent? 27 1.4 How do you ensure that the claims of your process patent provide commercially useful protection? 30 1.5 Will you be able to prove infringement of your process patent? 32 1.6 What is the value of your process patents? 32 2. Differentiated products 35 2.1 How should I protect products resulting from collaborative development? 35 2.2 How do I protect innovative products resulting from open innovation? 36 2.3 What are the IP challenges when considering freedom to operate for a large portfolio of differentiated products? 38 3. Conclusion 40 III. Renewables: solar – spotlight on BNRG 43 Eoin Langford BNRG Renewables Ltd Jon Moorhouse Keystone Law 1. Introduction 43 2. Hardware 44 2.1 The technology 44 2.2 Manufacture 47 2.3 Procurement 48 3. Project development and asset management 49 3.1 Site selection and design optimisation 49 3.2 EPC and partnering 51 4. Reputation and brand management 52 IV. Digitalisation 55 Charles T Collins-Chase Kathryn R Judson Paul Townsend Finnegan LLP 1. Digitalisation and artificial intelligence are rapidly changing the energy industry 55 2. Potential intellectual property issues facing AI and digital innovations 57 2.1 Patent eligibility 57 2.2 Patent inventorship 59 2.3 Trade secret protection 60 3. Patents: common issues and strategies 62 3.1 Strategies for overcoming patent-eligibility challenges 62 3.2 Strategies for avoiding inventorship issues 66 4. Trade secrets: strategies for navigating common pitfalls 67 5. Conclusion 71 V. Standard essential patents: licensing challenges for energy companies 75 Robert Pocknell Keystone Law 1. Standards in the energy industry 76 1.1 Smart meters 76 1.2 Autonomous driving 77 1.3 Electric vehicle charging 77 2. What is the standards-setting process? 77 3. What SEP issues arise in the standards-setting process? 79 4. What does FRAND (fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory) mean? 80 5. Why are these telecoms issues relevant to the energy industry? 83 5.1 Example: a ‘smart’ water flow meter 84 6. What can be done? 86 VI. Brand protection 89 Sean Ibbetson Bristows LLP 1. Introduction: the value of brands in the energy sector 89 2. How the energy sector protects its brands 90 2.1 Trademarks (registered) 90 2.2 Trademarks (unregistered) 97 2.3 Designs (registered and unregistered) 99 2.4 Copyright 100 3. Enforcement issues: jurisdiction, remedies and online enforcement 101 3.1 Jurisdiction 101 3.2 Remedies 101 3.3 Online enforcement issues 103 4. Advertising disputes 106 5. Conclusion 106 About the authors 108 About Globe Law and Business 112

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Book SynopsisThe Community Trade Mark Regulation came into force in March 1994, and the first CTM applcations will be accepted from 1st January 1996. By filing one application, a trade mark owner may obtain a single registration effective throughout the whole of the EC, and for the first time it will be possible to gain truly international protection for intellectual property rights. Trade mark practitioners world-wide will require in-depth knowledge of the system in order to advise their clients how best to benefit from the Community Trade Mark. The Madrid Protocol comes into effect on 1st April 1996, providing a procedural shortcut to the multiple filing of national trade mark applications. The Protocol will eventually dovetail into the CTM system. This guide aims to help the practitioner to evaluate whether the CTM or the Madrid Protocol or both will best meet the commercial client''s aims.

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Book SynopsisThe second edition of this popular textbook has been thoroughly revised, expanded and updated in order to reflect the recent extensive changes in European IP legislation. Providing an in-depth examination of the core areas of IP law, from copyright, patents and trademarks through to the protection of plant varieties and industrial design, it is perfectly pitched to guide the reader through the complexities of the European IP system.New to this edition: Coverage of recent legislative changes since the first edition, including detail on the proposed new copyright package New expanded chapters on Plant Variety Rights, Industrial Designs and Geographical Indications New chapter on IPRs and Unfair Competition, including Trade Secrets Expanded chapter on patents, including coverage of the unitary patent and the UPC, by new co-author and patent expert Stefan Luginbuehl. Key features: Concise and straightforward style, gives students and non-specialist practitioners a clear understanding of the fundamentals of European intellectual property law Highlights extracts from primary sources including decisions of the CJEU and other key case law, reports, and white papers Poses questions designed to provoke critical thinking and reflection around legal problems Covers related areas adjacent to IP law, in order to help students understand the context in which IP legislation operates Gives an overview of community and European IP rights and areas that have been harmonized at a legislative level Considers international IP protection and the interrelation between European and IP law more broadly in order to promote comparative study. With its detailed and comprehensive overview on the structure and content of European IP law, this textbook has proved an essential companion to both basic and advanced courses on European intellectual property across the globe.Acclaim for the first edition: 'This clearly-written and comprehensive text, by two leading scholars of European intellectual property law, is extremely adaptable. It is a perfect platform for classroom teaching, and is also a fine resource for those researching in what is becoming an increasingly complex field.' - Graeme B. Dinwoodie, Chicago-Kent University, USTrade Review'Authoritative and remarkably comprehensive, European Intellectual Property Law: Text, Cases and Materials is an indispensable resource for any student--or practitioner--seeking to learn the fundamentals of European intellectual property law. In this Second Edition, Kur, Dreier, and Luginbuehl provide an up-to-the-minute account of a fast-changing field.' --Barton Beebe, New York University, US'A great textbook for professors to teach European IP law for both European and non-European students.' --Toshiko Takenaka, University of Washington, US, Keio University, Japan and Technical University of Munich, GermanyTable of ContentsContents: 1. IP, IPRs and the international context 2. IP in the European legal framework 3. Patent Law 4. Trade Marks 5. Copyright 6. Industrial Designs 7. Geographical Indications 8. Plant Varieties 9. IPRs and competition (antitrust) law 10. IPRs and unfair competition law 11. Remedies for infringement 12. Jurisdiction and applicable law Index

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Book SynopsisThe second edition of this acclaimed and widely-used book has been thoroughly updated in light of, among others, the revised Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal, which entered into force in January 2020. It provides the first detailed understanding of these new rules and their influence on opposition and appeal proceedings. This second edition gives valuable guidance on how to: draft and prosecute patent applications to avoid problems later on in opposition and appeal properly attack or defend a patent react if the patent is amended argue in case of late filings act in oral proceedings. Dealing with all stages of proceedings before the EPO, this book provides fresh insight into how best to act at each stage to successfully complete a case in opposition and appeal, detailing how opposition divisions and boards of appeal approach the cases before them. Experienced practitioners will find that the detailed case law citation adds depth to their knowledge. The 'practical advice' sections and 'example cases' provide patent lawyers and attorneys with invaluable guidance on specific procedural and substantive questions.Trade Review'The book is an excellent read for anyone preparing for their first oppositions or appeals, as it gives a very good overview with practical tips as well as common pitfalls to avoid. For the more experienced ones, the big benefit of the book is the abundant references to case law. A section I particularly appreciated was the very clear and explicit explanation of hearing of witnesses. Another big bonus is of course the references to the 2020 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal.' --Kaisa Suominen, Moosedog Oy, Finland'This excellent book brings together the theory and practice of opposition and appeal at the European Patent Office. The expert authors explain the legal framework in an accessible manner and provide numerous tips which are based on many years of experience. This book helps you to make the right choices already during drafting the patent application and in opposition so that you will be in the best possible starting position for your appeal under the 2020 Rules of Procedure.' --Nyske Blokhuis, EP&C Patent Attorneys, the Netherlands/BelgiumTable of ContentsContents: Preface 1. Introduction 2. Drafting and prosecution stage 3. Opposition stage 4. Appeal stage – inter partes appeals 5. Appeal stage – ex parte appeals 6. Further issues 7. Conclusion Index

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Book SynopsisThis rich and challenging book offers a critical appraisal of the relationship between intellectual property law and competition law, from a particularly European perspective.Gustavo Ghidini highlights the deficiencies in studying each of these areas of law independently and argues for a more holistic approach, insisting that it is more useful, and indeed essential, to consider them as interdependent. He does this first by examining how competition and intellectual property (IP) converge, diverge, and inform one another. Secondly, he assesses how IP law can be interpreted through the guiding principles of competition law - antitrust and unfair competition - and within the overarching principle of free competition.The book traces the evolution of modern IP law, which it claims is marked heavily both by 'over-protectionist' trends - such as the extension of copyright law to technological fields, where it trespasses on the territory of patent law - and by attempts to monopolize the achievements of basic research, such as in the example of biotechnology. Through an examination of such emerging issues as access to standards of information and patenting of genetic materials, the author makes a clear case for a reading of IP law that promotes dynamic processes of 'innovation by competition', and 'competition by innovation', with related benefits to consumer welfare such as wider choices, greater access to culture and information, and lower prices.Advanced students and researchers in all areas of intellectual property will find this book a stimulating alternative to traditional interpretations of the subject.Trade Review'The book ends with a comprehensive selection of the relevant bibliography. This part is all the more valuable to the reader as Ghidini does not simply list the relevant literature but puts it in it general context and comments on it. Ghidini's book is a fascinating trip through the system of IP laws.' -- Beatriz Conde Gallego, Intellectual Property and Competition Law'Intellectual Property and Competition Law by Gustavo Ghidini provides a persuasively presented descriptive analysis of a distinctively European perspective on intellectual property law and its relationship to competition law. Professor Ghidini expertly presents the evolution of intellectual property laws and its contemporary manifestations with respect to the expansion copyright law in technological fields and the inevitability conflict with patent law, the attempt at creating monopolies (such as in biotechnology), and so much more. A seminal work of impressive and articulate scholarship, Intellectual Property and Competition Law should be considered mandatory reading for students and researchers in the field of intellectual property rights and a very strongly recommended addition to academic library "International Economics" and "Judicial Studies" reference collections.' -- The Economics Shelf, Midwest Book Review'. . . the provocative nature of this book is one of its great strengths, as are its cohesiveness and erudition.' -- Mel Marquis, European Competition Law ReviewTable of ContentsContents: Preface by J.H. Reichman 1. Introduction and the General Framework 2. Patent Protection of Innovations: A Monopoly with a Wealth of Antibodies 3. From Art to Technology: The Expansion of Copyright 4. The Distinguishing Function and Advertising Value of the Trademark: Main Aspects and Critique of a European ‘Reform’ 5. On the ‘Intersection(s)’ of IP and Competition Law(s) Index

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Book SynopsisThis book provides practitioners with a guide for handling legal due diligence in international M&A transactions. In addition to the legal aspects, it looks at organizational aspects (composition of the team, cooperation of the parties, preparation by the seller), and the use of technological tools. The book covers specific areas such as corporate law, financing, real estate, commercial contracts, intellectual property, information technology, employees, environmental law, compliance, insurance, and tax. The detailed subject index also enables quick, targeted access.

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Book SynopsisThis groundbreaking work offers a first-of-its-kind overview of legal informatics, the academic discipline underlying the technological transformation and economics of the legal industry. Edited by Daniel Martin Katz, Ron Dolin, and Michael J. Bommarito, and featuring contributions from more than two dozen academic and industry experts, chapters cover the history and principles of legal informatics and background technical concepts including natural language processing and distributed ledger technology. The volume also presents real-world case studies that offer important insights into document review, due diligence, compliance, case prediction, billing, negotiation and settlement, contracting, patent management, legal research, and online dispute resolution. Written for both technical and non-technical readers, Legal Informatics is the ideal resource for anyone interested in identifying, understanding, and executing opportunities in this exciting field.Trade Review'This is not just a book. It is a movement. In this superb collection, Katz, Dolin, and Bommarito not only provide a comprehensive primer on why the market for legal services is being disrupted, and how this disruption will take place, but also lay the groundwork for a whole new discipline - legal informatics - that can supply the intellectual and practical scaffolding for the new legal world these changes will bring into being. It is required reading for anyone seeking to participate in this transformation, or who will be affected by it - which, as this seminal volume makes clear, is all of us.' David Wilkins, Lester Kissel Professor of Law and Faculty Director of the Center on the Legal Profession, Harvard Law School'This volume is a treasure trove for anyone interested in how technology can enable and enhance the delivery of legal services. The editors have done a first rate job of curating the research, insights and practical experiences of many of the world's leading experts. The field of legal informatics, at least 60 years of age, at last has its own definitive text.' Richard Susskind OBE, President of the Society for Computers and Law, author of Tomorrow's Lawyers'Informatics is not the frontier of law. It has lurched toward the center, shoved forward by the rush to embed algorithmic decision making into everything from cars to phones to facial recognition technology. Whether you are a newcomer in search of a curated overview, or a #legaltech frequent flyer looking for the state of the art, this is the one book you need to make sense of it all.' Eddie Hartman, Co-founder of LegalZoom, Partner at Simon-Kucher & PartnersTable of ContentsPart I. Introduction to Legal Informatics: 1. Motivation and Rationale for this Book Daniel Martin Katz, Ron Dolin and Michael J. Bommarito II; 2. Technology Issues in Legal Philosophy Ron Dolin; 3. The Origins and History of Legal Informatics Michael J. Bommarito II; Part II. Legal Informatics – Building Blocks and Core Concepts: 4. Representation of Legal Information Katie Atkinson; 5. Information Intermediation Ron Dolin; 6. Preprocessing Data Michael J. Bommarito II; 7. XML in Law: The Role of Standards in Legal Informatics Ron Dolin; 8. Document Assembly and Automation Marc Lauritsen; 9. AI + Law: An Overview Daniel Martin Katz; 10. Machine Learning Daniel Martin Katz and John Nay; 11. Natural Language Processing for Legal Texts John Nay; 12. Introduction to Blockchain and Cryptography Nelson M. Rosario; 13. Legal Informatics-Based Technology in Broader Workflows Kenneth Grady; 14. Gamification of Work and Feedback Systems Stephanie Kimbro; 15. Introduction to Design Thinking for Law Margaret Hagan; 16. Measuring Legal Quality Ron Dolin; Part III. Legal Informatics Use Cases: 17. Contract Analytics Noah Waisberg: 18. Contracts as Interfaces: Visual Representation Patterns in Contract Design Helena Haapio and Stefania Passera; 19. Distributed Ledgers, Cryptography, and Smart Contracts Nina Gunther Kilbride; 20. Patent Analytics: Information from Innovation Jevin D. West and Andrew W. Torrance; 21. The Core Concepts of E-Discovery Jonathan Kerry-Tyerman and AJ Shankar; 22. Predictive Coding in E-Discovery and The NexLP Story Engine Irina Matveeva; 23. Examining Public Court Data to Understand and Predict Bankruptcy Case Results Warren Agin; 24. Fastcase, and the Visual Understanding of Judicial Precedents Ed Walters and Jeff Asjes; 25. Mining Information from Statutory Texts in a Public Health Domain Kevin Ashley; 26. Gov2Vec: A Case Study in Text Model Application to Government Data John Nay; 27. Representation and Automation of Legal Information Katie Atkinson; 28. Online Dispute Resolution Dave Orr and Colin Rule; 29. Access to Justice and Technology: Reaching a Greater Future for Legal Aid Ronald W. Staudt and Alexander F. A. Rabanal; 30. Designing Legal Experiences: Online Communication and Resolution in Courts Maximilian A. Bulinski and J.J. Prescott; Part IV. Legal Informatics in the Industrial Context: 31. Adaptive Innovation: The Innovator's Dilemma in Big Law Ron Dolin and Thomas Buley; 32. Legal Data Access Christine Bannan; 33. A History of Knowledge Management at Littler Mendelsohn Scott Rechtshaffen; 34. Google Legal Operations Mary O'Carroll amd Stephanie Kimbro.

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Book SynopsisA much-anticipated new edition of this acclaimed work on intellectual property (IP) in its global context. With intelligent and insightful coverage of IP law from international and comparative perspectives this second edition has been thoroughly revised and expanded. This unique textbook presents the main IP rights, identifying their basic features and tracing their evolution up to the present day by reference to statutes, cases and international treaties. Examining the evolving activities in the international arena, especially debates and new IP rules concerning or impinging on creativity and innovation, consumer choice, trade, economics, social welfare and culture, this innovative textbook considers how these activities interact with developments at regional and domestic levels. Key Features include: Presentation of IP law in a global context, uniquely organised by theme as opposed to by type of IPR for accessibility and ease of learning a comprehensive commentary guiding students through international, regional and comparative IP law examination of the impact of IP on the international stage an interdisciplinary approach considering the global influence of IP in respect of trade, development, law, economics, technology, human rights and biological and cultural diversity, providing readers with extensive knowledge of IP law's reach A key resource for IP courses with a global outlook, Dutfield and Suthersanen on Global Intellectual Property Law will also be of great interest to a number of global institutions. Acclaim for the first edition: 'Dutfield and Suthersanen have skillfully captured in one concise volume all the important things you need to know about international intellectual property law. The materials are accessible, timely, methodically presented and at times critical. The book's detailed, in-depth and comparative analyses provide helpful insights into the increasingly complex international intellectual property system. Global Intellectual Property Law is not only an effective textbook for students interested in the subject, but a desktop companion for policymakers and professionals who need a quick and up-to-date overview of global intellectual property issues.' - Peter K. Yu, Drake University, US and Zhongnan University of Economics and Law, ChinaTrade Review‘This book tells a distinctive story about IP and its place in global economic and cultural exchange. It is an outstanding starting point and teaching tool for courses on any IP topic. It is strongly recommended for IP scholars and students.’ -- Benjamin J. Keele, International Journal of Legal Information‘Dutfield and Suthersanen on Global Intellectual Property Law, sheds light on highly complex subject areas of intellectual property law in a clearly presented way with a reader-friendly and pleasant graphic presentation. . . an invaluable textbook for students, scholars or policy makers at all levels.’ -- Vera Vallone, IPKat‘In the second edition of their book Dutfield and Suthersanen on Global Intellectual Property Law, Graham Dutfield and Uma Suthersanen provide a valuable guide for understanding the international dimensions of this relationship. The updates to their earlier work reflect significant changes to IP protection, including the increasing relevance of bilateral and regional trade agreements. This book is an important tool for navigating a field of law that is strongly influenced by international law but continues to rely on national systems of protection using national treatment principles.’ -- Genevieve Wilkinson, Intellectual Property Forum Journal‘Dutfield and Suthersanen on Global Intellectual Property Law, now in its second edition, has established itself as a reference work for all those who are interested in international and comparative perspectives on intellectual property law and its policy aspects. Written by two leading scholars in intellectual property law, it offers a comprehensive view on all main intellectual property rights at international level and in various jurisdictions, whilst making sure that the technical legal analysis is always embedded in a broader socio-economic perspective. A very useful and inspiring read for all those who want to dig deeper into this fascinating field of growing importance.’ -- ­– Christophe Geiger, CEIPI, University of Strasbourg, France‘This book is a major contribution to the literature on intellectual property. With an original perspective and deep study of the evolution and current status of the law, the authors provide an illuminating analysis of how countries at different levels of development can frame their legal systems to participate in the knowledge economy.’ -- Carlos Correa, University of Buenos Aires, Argentina'This second edition considers the globalisation of intellectual property across a comparative range of local jurisdictions. As well as accounting for the various species of intellectual property, the book looks at larger over-arching themes of intellectual property and human rights; copyright law, cultural heritage, and education; plant breeders' rights, farmers privileges, and geographical indications; gene patents and access to medicines; and Indigenous Intellectual property. The work lights the way to implementing intellectual property reforms to promote the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.' -- Matthew Rimmer, Queensland University of Technology, Australia‘Professors Dutfield and Suthersanen reinvent the world of intellectual property law in a way that is doctrinally neat, yet breathtaking. Veteran scholars of global intellectual property law will be further tantalized; tyros will desire to seek further expertise. The world, intellectual property, and your political convictions will not be the same after you work through this invaluable contribution to the field' -- Shubha Ghosh, Syracuse University, US‘This book is a significant achievement. The authors, both highly respected as scholars and as teachers, explore challenging and evolving concepts in a confronting and stimulating manner, in a way which is clear, readable and with excellent use of diagrams. This book will be invaluable to students, teachers and scholars at all levels.’ -- Abbe Brown, University of Aberdeen, UKTable of ContentsContents: Preface to the Second Edition PART I INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AS GLOBALISED LOCALISM 1. Globalisation, law and development 2. Justifying intellectual property 3. International governance of intellectual property PART II CREATING AND BRANDING 4. Copyright 5. Patents 6. Trade marks 7. Design intellectual property 8. Geographical indications 9. Plant intellectual property 10. Utility models and innovation patents PART III SHIFTING CONTOURS 11. Human rights and intellectual property 12. Education and cultural heritage 13. Health 14. New biologies 15. Genetic resources, traditional knowledge, and traditional cultural expressions 16. Networked technologies and intellectual property Index

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Book SynopsisIn this compelling examination of the intersection of smart technology and the law, Joshua A. T. Fairfield explains the crisis of digital ownership - how and why we no longer control our smartphones or software-enable devices, which are effectively owned by software and content companies. In two years we will not own our ''smart'' televisions which will also be used by advertisers to listen in to our living rooms. In the coming decade, if we do not take back our ownership rights, the same will be said of our self-driving cars and software-enabled homes. We risk becoming digital peasants, owned by software and advertising companies, not to mention overreaching governments. Owned should be read by anyone wanting to know more about the loss of our property rights, the implications for our privacy rights and how we can regain control of both.Trade Review'Property in the digital age is getting strange. You can own things you can't see or touch, like Bitcoins. But your ownership of things you can, like your car and your phone, has never been less secure. Owned is an essential guide to how not to get owned by the things you think you own.' James Grimmelmann, Cornell University, New York'The transition from an economy built around physical goods to one premised on the exchange of information presents profound challenges for traditional notions of personal property. Nothing less than our autonomy, security, and privacy are at stake. In Owned, Fairfield illuminates the path forward for property. He offers a powerful theoretical vision and a set of practical reforms that could help us restore control over our digital futures. Aaron Perzanowski, co-author of The End of Ownership: Personal Property in the Digital Economy'The Internet of Things presents new threats to liberty. You don't own your front door; the company running its software does. Fairfield tells us how law needs to change to protect our ancient rights of ownership over the things we buy.' Edward Castronova, Indiana UniversityTable of Contents1. Introduction; 2. The death of property; 3. Surrounded; 4. So what?; 5. Private property; 6. Property as information; 7. The future of property; 8. Jailbreaking ownership; 9. Owners or owned?

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Book SynopsisThis book presents eleven classic papers by the late Professor Suzanne Scotchmer with introductions by leading economists and legal scholars. This book introduces Scotchmer's life and work; analyses her pioneering contributions to the economics of patents and innovation incentives, with a special focus on the modern theory of cumulative innovation; and describes her pioneering work on law and economics, evolutionary game theory, and general equilibrium/club theory. This book also provides a self-contained introduction to students who want to learn more about the various fields that Professor Scotchmer worked in, with a particular focus on patent incentives and cumulative innovation.Trade Review'Suzanne Scotchmer left us a remarkable legacy: highly original, deep, rigorous work on the economics of innovation, club theory and game theory. This book is a fitting tribute to her scholarship and to Suzanne as a person. It should be read by everyone with an interest in microeconomic theory.' Jerry R. Green, John Leverett Professor in the University, Harvard University'This is an invaluable volume, which will be on the bookshelf of every IP economist and legal scholar. It contains many of Suzanne Scotchmer's classical papers, often with an introduction by leading scholars, as well as very touching personal souvenirs from her friends and colleagues. A fitting tribute to this exceptional woman I was lucky to count as a friend.' Jean Tirole, Chairman, Toulouse School of Economics, FranceTable of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Threads in the tapestry; 3. Innovation theory (I): cumulative innovation; 4. Innovation theory (II): law and economics; 5. Clubs; 6. Evolutionary game theory; 7. Public policy; 8. Living legacy; 9. Epilogue.

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Book SynopsisThe practical importance of intangible personalty such as debt, bonds, equities, futures, derivatives and other financial instruments has never been greater than it is today. The same may be said of interests in intellectual property. Yet the assignment of these intangible assets from one to another remains difficult to understand. Assignments are often taken to operate as a form of transfer akin to conveyances of legal titles to tangible personalty. However, this conception does not accurately reflect the law of assignment as it has developed in the caselaw in England and Wales. This book sets out a different model of the workings of assignments as a matter of English law, one that provides an analytical, yet historically sensitive, framework which allows us to better understand how, and why, assignments work in the way the cases tell us they do.Trade Review'Chee Ho Tham has here produced a remarkably well-written, erudite and thoroughly informative work, and in addition a very distinct accretion to the scholarship on assignment. I recommend it without hesitation to commercial and obligations lawyers alike.' Andrew Tettenborn, Lloyd's Maritime and Commercial Law QuarterlyTable of ContentsPart I. Introduction: 1. Introduction; 2. A conceptual account of equitable and statutory assignments; Part II. The Model: 3. Invariability; 4. Different models of equitable assignment; 5. Misconceptions; 6. Combination; Part III. Joinder: 7. Joinder of assignor in equitable proceedings; 8. Joinder of assignor in proceedings at common law; 9. Equitable assignments of legal choses and non-joinder of the assignor; Part IV. Notice: 10. Giving notice of equitable assignments and its effect on competing assignees: the 'rule' in Dearle V. Hall; 11. Knowledge of assignment: substantive effects in equity between obligor and assignor; 12. Knowledge of assignment: procedural avoidance in equity and by statute of 'equities' or 'defences'; Part V. Statutes: 13. 'Statutory' assignments under Law of Property Act 1925, Section 136(1); 14. Statutory dealings in specific classes of intangible assets; Part VI. Consequences: 15. Why it matters.

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