Intellectual Property, 10th Edition

Author: David Bainbridge
Publisher: Pearson U.K._
ISBN: 9781292002644
Published In: June 2018
Format: Paperback , 1080 pages
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
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Recognised as a leading textbook in this field, Intellectual Property offers students unrivalled coverage of all aspects of the intellectual property syllabus making it their essential guide through the intricacies of this dynamic subject.

Trusted by generations of students and lecturers alike, students can rely on this book to:-

Equip them with a strong understanding of the wealth of domestic, European and International laws which govern each intellectual property right.
Enhance their critical analysis skills through consideration of the ethical influences and policy considerations which impact the future development of IP protection.
Fully support them in their study through a range of engaging and interesting features including key point summaries, further reading suggestions, discussion questions and a glossary of technical terms

Part One PRELIMINARY CONSIDERATIONS AND REMEDIES
1 Introduction to intellectual property rights

Part Two COPYRIGHT AND RELATED RIGHTS
2 Background and basic principles
3 Subsistence of copyright
4 Authorship and ownership of copyright
5 Authors' rights
6 Rights, infringement and remedies
7 Defences to copyright infringement and the permitted acts
8 Copyright and computer software
9 Rights in performances

Part Three THE LAW OF BREACH OF CONFIDENCE
10 Law of breach of confidence

Part Four PATENT LAW
11 Patent law background, basic principles and practical aspects
12 Requirements for patentability
13 Ownership, dealing with patents, safety and security, and Crown use
14 Patents infringement, remedies and criminal offences
15 Patents defences, groundless threats and revocation

Part Five DESIGN LAW
16 What is a design?
17 Community design and the UK registered design
18 The UK unregistered design right

Part Six BUSINESS GOODWILL AND REPUTATION
19 Trade marks introduction and background
20 The UK trade mark registrability, surrender, revocation and invalidity, property rights and registration
21 The UK trade mark rights, infringement, limitations and defences, remedies and criminal offences
22 Community trade mark and the Madrid System
23 Passing off and malicious falsehood

Part Seven REMEDIES FOR INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
24 Remedies for infringement of intellectual property rights

Part Eight EUROPEAN AND INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES ON IPR
25 Freedom of movement of goods and services and EU competition law
26 IPR and conflict of laws

David I. Bainbridge is Emeritus Professor of Intellectual Property Law at Aston University and an honorary member of Hardwicke Building, Lincoln’s Inn. He is a member of the British Computer Society and the Intellectual Property Bar Association and also has an extensive background in Engineering and Information Technology.