A Practical Guide to Trade Mark Law, 5th Edition

• New edition of the influential and established text on trade mark law
• Considers international as well as UK trade mark law
• 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
• Written by experienced barristers from acclaimed Intellectual Property set Hogarth Chambers

New to this edition

• Updated to include the important decisions of the CJEU, the CFI and the English courts since the last edition
• Covers procedural changes, including the remit of the Patents County Court
• Explores the impact of the Internet, including adwords, Internet infringement, and domain name disputes

The new edition of a well-established text, A Practical Guide 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.

While the focus of the book is primarily on UK law, it also deals with the acquisition and protection of EUTrade Marks, and procedure at OHIM, drawing comparisons between trade marks in the UK, and EU 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: Lawyers advising on trade mark law; students seeking to qualify as trade mark or patent attorneys.