Author Description
The new edition of a well-established text, A Practical Guide to Trade Mark Law provides a comprehensive, digestible and approachable introduction to trade mark law, explaining the technicalities of the law in plain, accessible language. While the focus of the book is primarily on UK law, it also deals with the acquisition and protection of EUTrade Marks, and procedure at OHIM, drawing comparisons between trade marks in the UK, and EU Trade Marks where appropriate. The book remains highly practical throughout, comprising discussion on topics such as the absolute and relative tests for registrability, registration practice and procedure, revocation, assignment and licensing, as well as complete coverage of the law on infringement, passing off and remedies.
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THE THESIS
This text investigates the core principles and procedural requirements governing trade mark law within the United Kingdom and the European Union. Amanda Michaels and Andrew James Steedsman Norris leverage their legal expertise to distill complex statutory frameworks into a digestible format for practitioners and students. The authors argue that a clear understanding of both absolute and relative grounds for refusal is necessary for effective brand protection and litigation strategy.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Analysis of absolute and relative tests for registrability
- Procedures for registration, revocation, assignment, and licensing
- Comparative overview of UK and EU trade mark systems
- Detailed examination of infringement, passing off, and legal remedies
Scope Limits
- Does not provide an exhaustive global survey of international trade mark treaties
- Excludes detailed litigation tactics for non-UK jurisdictions outside the EU framework
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Legal professionals and students frequently cite this text as a reliable, accessible resource for navigating the technicalities of trade mark registration. Experts highlight the book's utility as a foundational reference for understanding the practical application of intellectual property statutes in a commercial context.
Page Count:
496
Publication Date:
2014-01-01
Publisher:
OUP Oxford
ISBN-10:
0191005584
ISBN-13:
9780191005589
Reference
Professional Career & Trade
Trade Law
Law
Intellectual Property
Business Law
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