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EU Intellectual Property Law and Policy (Elgar European Law)

By Catherine Seville

Book information

Publisher
Edward Elgar Pub
Year
2009
ISBN
1847201237, 9781847201232
LCC
KJE2636 .S48 2009
Open Library ID
OL23831356M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
2 MB (1963086 bytes)
Pages
482\482
Topic
Jurisprudence Law
Scanned
yes
Time added
2011-08-31 04:54:40
Юридические дисциплины;Европейское право

Description

Intellectual property (IP) is a crucial contributor to economic growth and competitiveness within the EU. This book offers a compact and accessible account of EU intellectual property law and policy, covering copyright, patents, designs, trademarks and the enforcement of rights. The author also addresses aspects of the free movement of goods and services, competition law, customs measures and anti-counterfeiting efforts. Setting EU intellectual property law in its wider international context, this work reveals the framework within which the national IP laws of member states operate.The book seeks to highlight the most important policy issues and arguments of relevance to the EU, both within the Union, and in its relations with the rest of the world. With its the detailed references, cross-referencing and suggestions for further readings, "EU Intellectual Property Law and Policy" is essential reading for postgraduate students and academic lawyers in IP and EU law. Practitioners seeking a broad account of the area will also appreciate this important contribution.

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