Ambush Marketing and Brand Protection Law and Practice, 2nd Edition

The only book specifically focussed on the protection of major event sponsorship and laws to control ambush marketing
Detailed treatment of the laws relating to ambush marketing in the UK and other jurisdictions including the US, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and South Africa, as well as some European countries
Invaluable guidance for brand owners and their legal advisors on how to protect their brand and their investment in sponsoring major events
New to this edition

New chapter examining the principles and common clauses in sponsorship contracts as well as the differing types of sponsorship relationship
Covers recent developments including concerns about the distinctiveness of marks such as 'WORLD CUP' and 'LONDON 2012'
Considers recent cases relating to the filing of marks in bad faith, trade mark use, the meaning of taking 'unfair advantage' and the meaning of 'detriment' in relation to dilution
New section on the Company Names Adjudicator
Increased geographical coverage
Ambush marketing is any attempt to create an unauthorised or false association with an event thereby interfering with the legitimate contractual rights of the event's official marketing partners. Looking at both traditional intellectual property rights (such as trade marks, copyright and designs) as they relate to sporting events, and event-specific legislation (such as that of the Olympics), this book gives comprehensive and detailed coverage of ambush marketing. Also considered are the areas of law which can be used to prevent ambush marketing by intrusion (such as laws to prevent fly postering, street trading, the placing of posters and billboards, and control of aerial space). With the United Kingdon hosting three major events; the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2012; the Commonwealth Games in 2014; and the Rugby World Cup in 2015, this new edition provides a timely and topical update on the area. A materials section is included providing 'ambush marketing' specific legislation both in the UK and other countries.

Readership: Lawyers, academics and policy makers with an interest in intellectual property law, sports law and marketing. Brand owners and their legal advisors looking to exploit sponsorship opportunities at major events.