Growth of Intellectual Property Law and Trade Marks

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rahul Chakraborty
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Property ◽  
Property Law ◽  
Trade Marks ◽  
Intellectual Property Law

13. The emergence and forms of intellectual property law

2020 ◽  
pp. 223-229
Author(s):  
Ian J. Lloyd
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Intellectual Property ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Property Law ◽  
Famous Scientist ◽  
Trade Marks ◽  
Intellectual Property Law ◽  
Isaac Newton ◽  
Technical Effect ◽  
The Law

Systems of intellectual property law date back many centuries and play a very important role in the information technology field. The main forms of intellectual property law are patents, copyright and trade marks. All play important roles and are considered in this section of the book. Patents and copyright have been applied in an IT context from the early days of the computer whilst trade marks have come to assume more significance with the commercialization of the Internet and its use by major manufacturers who typically own many trade marks developed for use in the course of their activities in the physical environment. As with many areas, the connection between the real and virtual words is not exact. The application of the law of copyright to software has seldom been in doubt. It is clear that the unauthorized copying of all of a work is unlawful. What is not clear is the extent of the protection. The famous scientist Isaac Newton is quoted as saying “If I have seen further, it is because I stood on the shoulders of giants”. Most later works build to some extent on their predecessors and there is a difficult dividing line between fair and unfair use of such works. Somewhat different issues apply in relation to patents – a branch of the law which offers the strongest protection but does require that works be innovative and produce a technical effect – that they should do something. This can be difficult to assess in respect of very fast-moving technologies.

Developments (and Non-Developments) in the Harmonisation of EU Intellectual Property Law

2009 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
pp. 87-121
Author(s):  
Catherine Seville
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Intellectual Property ◽  
Public Confidence ◽  
Property Law ◽  
The European Union ◽  
European Level ◽  
Trade Marks ◽  
Intellectual Property Law ◽  
Property Regime ◽  
The Way

AbstractThis chapter begins by considering the challenges posed to the harmonisation of intellectual property law at the European level by the very different ways in which the law of intellectual property is viewed across Europe. It then goes on to review the various global and historical initiatives in the arena of intellectual property law harmonisation before running through the different areas of intellectual property law—trade marks, designs, copyright and patents—and examining the ways in which each of these has been dealt with at the European level, both by the European Union and by other Europe-wide bodies. In effect, the way in which intellectual property law has been addressed by the European Union represents a microcosm of the various possible approaches to harmonisation. As regards the prospect of future harmonisation of intellectual property law by the European Union, it is hoped that a wide and wise view of the issues will be taken, in order that public confidence in the Community’s intellectual property regime may be both justified and strengthened.

Intellectual Property Law

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stavroula Karapapa ◽  
Luke McDonagh
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Property ◽  
Trade Mark ◽  
Copyright Law ◽  
Property Law ◽  
Trade Secrets ◽  
Trade Marks ◽  
Intellectual Property Law ◽  
Trade Mark Infringement ◽  
Comprehensive Text ◽  
Absolute Grounds For Refusal

Intellectual Property Law aims to provide a comprehensive text on all aspects of this field. The first part looks at the complexities of copyright law, from authorship and first ownership to infringements and defences. It also covers moral and related rights. The second part looks exclusively at passing off. Then the text turns to trade marks. It examines the absolute grounds for refusal and the relative grounds for refusal of registration. It looks in detail at infringement and loss of registration of trade marks, and this part of the book ends with an examination of defences to trade mark infringement. The next part is about patents. After an introduction to patents the text analyses ownership and infringement of patents. The text then moves on to confidential information, in other words, trade secrets. Designs are examined after this. The final few chapters are about the exploitation and enforcement of intellectual property. The text concludes.

Intellectual Property Law:

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tanya Aplin ◽  
Jennifer Davis
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Property ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Property Law ◽  
Postgraduate Students ◽  
Trade Marks ◽  
Intellectual Property Law ◽  
Ip Law ◽  
The Impact

All books in this flagship series contain carefully selected substantial extracts from key cases, legislation, and academic debate, providing able students with a stand-alone resource. Intellectual Property Law: Text, Cases, and Materials provides a complete resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students of intellectual property (IP) law. The first text of its kind in the field, it combines extracts from major cases and secondary materials with critical commentary from experienced teachers in the field. The book deals with all areas of IP law in the UK: copyright, trade marks and passing off, personality and publicity rights, character merchandising, confidential information and privacy, industrial designs, patent, procedure, and enforcement. It also tackles topical areas, such as the application of IP law to new technologies and the impact of the internet on trade marks and copyright. All chapters now include relevant legal developments relating to the internet and digital technologies. While the focus of the book is on IP law in a domestic context, it provides international, EU, and comparative law perspectives on major issues, and also addresses the wider policy implications of legislative and judicial developments in the area. The book is an ideal resource for all students of IP law who need cases, materials, and commentary in a single volume.

Developments (and Non-Developments) in the Harmonisation of EU Intellectual Property Law

2009 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
pp. 87-121
Author(s):  
Catherine Seville
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Intellectual Property ◽  
Public Confidence ◽  
Property Law ◽  
The European Union ◽  
European Level ◽  
Trade Marks ◽  
Intellectual Property Law ◽  
Property Regime ◽  
The Way

Abstract This chapter begins by considering the challenges posed to the harmonisation of intellectual property law at the European level by the very different ways in which the law of intellectual property is viewed across Europe. It then goes on to review the various global and historical initiatives in the arena of intellectual property law harmonisation before running through the different areas of intellectual property law—trade marks, designs, copyright and patents—and examining the ways in which each of these has been dealt with at the European level, both by the European Union and by other Europe-wide bodies. In effect, the way in which intellectual property law has been addressed by the European Union represents a microcosm of the various possible approaches to harmonisation. As regards the prospect of future harmonisation of intellectual property law by the European Union, it is hoped that a wide and wise view of the issues will be taken, in order that public confidence in the Community’s intellectual property regime may be both justified and strengthened.

scholarly journals Change the Mascot: the Washington Redskins, Offensive Trade Marks, Freedom of Speech and Racism in Sport

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew Rimmer
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Property ◽  
Freedom Of Speech ◽  
Case Note ◽  
Property Law ◽  
Trade Marks ◽  
Intellectual Property Law

Case Note: Rimmer, Matthew (2016) ‘Change the Mascot: the Washington Redskins, Offensive Trademarks, Freedom of Speech, and Racism in Sport’, 29 (7) Australian Intellectual Property Law Bulletin 178-183.

Australian Intellectual Property Law

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark J. Davison ◽  
Ann L. Monotti ◽  
Leanne Wiseman
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Property ◽  
Property Law ◽  
Intellectual Property Law
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