Australian Trade Mark Law, 3rd Edition

Author: Robert Burrell; Michael Handler
Publisher: LexisNexis Australia
ISBN: 9780409354713
Published In: January 2023
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: Australia ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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Australian Trade Mark Law 3rd edition, provides a comprehensive overview of trade mark law in Australia. It moves beyond a purely descriptive account of existing legislation and case law to help readers to view and question the law through a critical lens. It explores the functioning of the trade mark system as well as the decisions made. As well as critically assessing how the trade mark system could work better in the future, Australian Trade Mark Law presents comparative material that illustrates how other jurisdictions deal with particular issues and problems.

Features

• Clear, accessible guidance that follows the lifecycle of a registered trade mark
• The use of images of trade marks throughout the book to illuminate key cases and doctrines
• Written by two leaders in the field

Tables of abbreviations
Table of cases
Table of statutes
Chapter 1: The Roles of the Trade Mark System
Chapter 2: Applying to Register a Trade Mark: Examination and Opposition Proceedings
Chapter 3: Signs and Their Representation
Chapter 4: Distinctiveness
Chapter 5: Other Grounds of Rejection and Opposition Not Involving Conflicts with Earlier Marks
Chapter 6: Conflicts with Earlier Registered Marks or Applications for Registration
Chapter 7: Conflicts with Earlier Marks – Other Grounds of Opposition
Chapter 8: Overcoming Conflicts with Earlier Marks
Chapter 9: The Act of Registration, and Amending, Revoking and Cancelling Registration
Chapter 10: Non-Use of Registered Marks
Chapter 11: Infringement
Chapter 12: Defences
Chapter 13: Passing Off and Consumer Protection, Part 1: The Classical Trinity
Chapter 14: Passing Off and Consumer Protection, Part 2: Points of Divergence
Chapter 15: Extended Passing Off, Special Forms of Trade Marks and Related Legal Regimes
Chapter 16: Exploitation of Trade Marks
Chapter 17: Litigation and Remedies
Chapter 18: The Role and Regulation of Trade Marks Attorneys
Index

Robert Burrell

Robert Burrell is the Professor of Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law, University of Oxford; Professor of Law, Melbourne Law School; and Registered Trade Marks Attorney, Go Trademarks, Brisbane.

Michael Handler

Michael Handler is a Professor and Head of the School of Private and Commercial Law, Faculty of Law & Justice, UNSW Sydney; and a member of the Intellectual Property Committee of the Business Law Section of the Law Council of Australia.