Holyoak and Torremans: Intellectual Property Law, 6th Edition

A concise and thoroughly readable introduction to intellectual property law in the UK; the European and increasingly international dimensions are also explored
Places the recent developments in intellectual property law in their economical and social contexts, ensuring students are able to understand the fundamental underpinings of intellectual property law
The logical and structured approach to the carefully selected topic coverage ensures the development of understanding across the range of key areas
Section overviews provide a concise summary of the key themes at play within that area of intellectual property law as well as prompting areas for further thought
New to this edition

Flow diagrams and charts to help illustrate key principles and processes
Brief chapter overviews aid the understanding of the core concepts and set the scene for the chapter
Expanded coverage of confidentiality and the Enforcement Directive to reflect the key developments in these areas
Holyoak and Torremans Intellectual Property Law provides readers with a clear introduction to the whole of 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.

This textbook neatly 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 exploration 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 provide the perfect starting point for those who wish to explore a topic further. Further subheadings have also been added, along with flowcharts and diagrams to help comprehensibly explain the more challenging concepts.

Online Resource Centre
This book is also accompanied by an Online Resource Centre which provides weblinks and updates between editions.

Readership: Undergraduates taking an optional module in intellectual property law in the second or third year of a law degree. Postgraduates studying intellectual property law as part of an LLM or MA. Practitioners may also find this useful as an introductory guide.