Contemporary Intellectual Property

Download or read book Contemporary Intellectual Property written by Abbe Brown and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2019-08-20 with total page 967 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contemporary Intellectual Property: Law and Policy offers a unique perspective on intellectual property law. It goes beyond an up-to-date account of the law and examines the complex policies that inform and guide modern intellectual property law at the domestic (including Scottish), European and international levels, giving the reader a true insight into the discipline and the shape of things to come. The focus is on contemporary challenges to intellectual property law and policy and the reader is encouraged to engage critically both with the text and the subject matter. Carefully developed to ensure that the complexities of the subject are addressed in a clear and approachable manner, the extensive use of practical examples, exercises and visual aids throughout the text enliven the subject and stimulate the reader. Online resources This book is supported by the following online resources: -Guidance on answering the discussion points from the book -Online chapters on the following topics: --History of unregistered design protection in the UK --History of registered design law in the UK to 1988 --Intellectual property and international private law -Web links and further reading