This engaging text explains and discusses the major principles and issues underpinning intellectual and industrial property law in Australia. The content is structured to develop an understanding of each key topic, while a separate chapter on remedies introduces matters of practical importance in intellectual property disputes. Also included in this text are plentiful cases to illustrate how intellectual and industrial property law has been applied.
The third edition has been revised to cover important recent developments in case law and legislation, including:
the Report of the Productivity Commission concerning Intellectual Property Arrangements in Australia (2016)
significant recent cases concerning the patentability of medical inventions
important amendments to the Copyright Act, including new powers for the Federal Court to block access to foreign infringement websites
interesting new cases concerning registration and infringement of non-traditional trade marks
notable developments in the law of passing off and consumer deception
Features
Wide-ranging coverage of legal issues
Accessible, reader-friendly style
Authoritative author
Related Titles
Stewart et al, Intellectual Property in Australia, 6th ed, 2018
Ricketson et al, Intellectual Property: Cases, Materials and Commentary, 6th ed, 2019
By:
van Caenegem Imprint: LexisNexis Butterworths Australia Country of Publication: Australia Edition: 3rd edition ISBN:9780409350159 ISBN 10: 040935015X Publication Date:25 September 2019 Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active