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A Practical Approach to Trade Mark Law, 4th Edition

A Practical Approach to Trade Mark Law, 4th Edition

Author: Amanda Michaels
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 9780199579686
Published In: March 2010
Format: Paperback
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Less discursive and therefore more succinct and navigable than the other major works on trade mark law, with more practical coverage of trade mark transactions and procedure
Provides a comprehensive, digestible and accessible introduction to trade mark law, explaining the technicalities of the law in plain, non-technical language
Written by an experienced barrister and Appointed Person from acclaimed Intellectual Property set Hogarth Chambers
Updated to include the innumerable important decisions of the ECJ, the CFI and the English courts since the last edition
New to this edition

Updated to include the innumerable important decisions of the ECJ, the CFI and the English courts since the last edition.
Includes legislative changes, particularly to the Trade Mark registry in the UK and in relation to comparative and misleading advertising.
The A Practical Approach series is the perfect partner for practice work. Each title focuses on one field of the law, providing a comprehensive overview of the subject together with clear, practical advice and tips on issues likely to arise in practice. The books are also an excellent resource for those new to the law, where the expert overview and clear layout promote clarity and ease of understanding.

A new edition of a well established text, and now part of the renowned Oxford University Press 'A Practical Approach' series, A Practical Approach to Trade Mark Law provides a comprehensive, digestible and approachable introduction to trade mark law, explaining the technicalities of the law in plain, accessible language.

This 4th edition takes into account many important recent decisions of the ECJ, the CFI and the English Courts, as well as important legislative changes, the new rules on comparative and misleading advertising, the change to the rules on relative rights, and significant amendments to practice at the UKIPO.

While the focus of the book is primarily on UK law, it also deals with the acquisition and protection of Community Trade Marks, and procedure at OHIM, drawing comparisons between trade marks in the UK, and Community Trade Marks where appropriate.

The book remains highly practical throughout, comprising discussion on topics such as the absolute and relative tests for registrability, registration practice and procedure, revocation, assignment and licensing as well as complete coverage of the law on infringement, passing off and remedies.

Readership: The book will be an indispensable companion for students seeking to qualify as trade mark or patent attorneys, and trainee solicitors specialising in intellectual property law and trade mark law in particular. It will also be of interest to intellectual property lawyers more generally as a first point of reference on points of UK trade mark law, as well as students of intellectual property law, both at undergraduate and postgraduate level.

1: THE TRADE MARK SYSTEM AND THE FUNCTIONS OF TRADE MARKS

2: REGISTRABLE MARKS

3: RELATIVE GROUNDS FOR REFUSAL OF REGISTRATION

4: PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE IN THE TRADE MARKS REGISTRY AND OHIM

5: REVOCATION AND INVALIDITY

6: ASSIGNMENT AND LICENSING OF MARKS

7: INFRINGEMENT OF TRADE MARKS

8: PASSING OFF

9: REMEDIES AND PROCEDURE FOR INFRINGEMENT OF TRADE MARK AND PASSING OFF

Amanda Michaels, Barrister, Hogarth Chambers, 5 New Square, Lincoln's Inn, London, and Andrew Norris, Barrister, Hogarth Chambers, 5 New Square, Lincoln's Inn, London

Amanda Michaels is a barrister in private practice with over 25 years' experience in the fields of trade mark law and related intellectual property, media and commercial work. She is recognised by the leading independent legal directories as a leading barrister for IP and Media and Entertainment, which have recommended her 'no-nonsense hands-on approach', her 'excellent advocacy and presentational skills,' and described her as 'a quality act clearly respected by Chancery judges'. Chambers Direcotry 2009 says: she 'has 'been there, seen it all and done it all' when it comes to trade mark matters.' In 2007, Amanda was appointed by the Lord Chancellor as an Appointed Person to hear appeals from the UKIPO in trade mark matters. Her judgments are available on the UKIPO website.

Andrew Norris' practice encompasses all aspects of intellectual property, media and entertainment and related commercial litigation. Andrew has been consistently recommended in the leading legal directories for some years. In particular, he is recommended for getting "the job done quickly and with finesse". He has extensive experience of substantial and complex IP litigation and has acted in various high profile cases.

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Contributors:

"A Practical Approach to Trade Mark Law by Amanda Michaels really needs no introduction... I am happy to write that I am pleased to have this book to hand. It's clearly laid out and clearly written" - Peter Groves, Ipso Jure Blogspot

"As Lord Justice Jacob writes of it:'And even an experienced trade mark lawyer, perhaps lost in the jungle of ECJ decisions, would do well to orient himself by seeing what Michaels has to say'The book for me then." - Peter Groves, Trade Mark Review

"The depth of content is surprising for such a concise volume which would seem from its title to be directed at trade mark practitioners. The material is clearly laid out and written in a succinct style...this new 4th edition of Michaels and Norris concisely deals with the practical impact of the evolution of trade mark law by putting the English law into its European context, succinctly and accurately discussing relevant convoluted European case law and legislation. The text is multipurpose and will be consulted frequently, the highest compliment that can be given" - Janice Denoncourt, Nottingham Law School

"Gem it was before, an even better-polished gem it is again. And under £45 it is an outstanding bargain. I have no hesitation in recommending you to buy it: it should be on every practitioner's - and trainer's - shelf" - Tibor Gold, CIPA Journal.