Intellectual Property Law in Macedonia

Derived from the renowned multivolume International Encyclopaedia of Laws, this monograph provides a survey and analysis of the rules concerning intellectual property rights in Macedonia. It covers in depth – copyright and neighbouring rights, patents, trademarks, trade names, industrial designs, plant variety protection, geographical indications and chip protection. Particular attention is paid throughout to recent developments and trends.

The analysis approaches each right in terms of its sources in law and in legislation and proceeds to such legal issues as subject matter of protection, conditions of protection, ownership, transfer of rights, licences, scope of exclusive rights, limitations, exemptions, duration of protection, infringement, available remedies, and overlapping with other intellectual property rights.

The monograph provides a clear overview of intellectual property legislation and policy, and at the same time offers practical guidance on which sound preliminary decisions may be based. Lawyers representing parties with interests in Macedonia will welcome this very useful guide, and academics and researchers will appreciate its value in the study of comparative intellectual property law.