Intellectual Property - Couverture souple

Bainbridge, David

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1408229285 ISBN 13 : 9781408229286

Editeur : Pearson Education Limited, 2010

Synopsis

A firm favourite with students and lecturers alike, Intellectual Property can be trusted to equip you with the best possible basis for study of this dynamic subject. Providing an unrivalled account of the law in this area, this book also examines the ethical and policy influences which have shaped its development providing you with a solid basis for further exploration of the subject.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

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

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

"Without doubt this is the best IP book that there is. Finely balanced and clearly written, it is the leading IP authority." Dr James Griffin, University of Exeter

 

A firm favourite with students and lecturers alike, Intellectual Property can be trusted to equip you with the best possible basis for study of this dynamic subject. Providing an unrivalled account of the law in this area, this book also examines the ethical and policy influences which have shaped its development providing you with a solid basis for further exploration of the subject.

 

Particularly suitable for use on the LL.B or GDL, Intellectual Property contains a variety of features designed to support your study, including:

• Diagrams and visual aids to support explanations of complex legal principles
• Key point summaries to highlight essential points provide a useful revision checklist
• Discussion questions to put your knowledge into practice and refine your critical analysis skills
• Annotated further reading lists to enable you to delve deeper into the academic literature surrounding the subject area
• A glossary of key terms to explain any unfamiliar terms commonly employed in intellectual property law

 

Intellectual Property has also been fully revised to examine all recent developments in this rapidly evolving area of the law, including detailed discussion of:

• the implications of the Trade Mark Rules 2008 now that they are fully in force

• important new case law on patents including Generics v Lundbeck and Conor v Angiotech, and consideration of the first recorded case in which employees were awarded compensation of over £500,000 for an invention of outstanding benefit to their employer
• contemporary copyright cases including the authorship of the Procul Harem hit ‘Whiter Shade of Pale’, the copyright status of Star Wars Storm-trooper costumes, and the legality of encrypted broadcasts following the decision in Football Association v QC Leisure
• high profile privacy cases involving J K Rowling’s infant son and former Formula 1 boss Max Mosely

 

About the author

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

 

Visit www.mylawchamber.co.uk/bainbridgeip to access a number of additional resources to support you throughout your study, including interactive multiple choice questions to test your understanding of each topic and exam style questions and accompanying answer guidance offering you the ideal opportunity to put your knowledge into practice and refine your exam technique. You can also access web links to useful sites for further information and regular updates on major legal developments enabling you to keep fully up to date with important changes to the law in this area.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Pearson Education Limited
• Date d'édition: 2010
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1408229285
• ISBN 13: 9781408229286
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 1000
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible