Intellectual Property Law 5Ed.

Intellectual Property Law is the definitive textbook on this subject - an all-embracing and detailed guide to intellectual property law. It clearly sets out the law in relation to copyright, patents, trade marks, passing off and confidentiality, whilst enlivening the text with illustrations and diagrams.

Provides a detailed analysis of intellectual property law with reference to a wide range of academic opinion, giving readers a broad context in which to explore the key principles of the subject
Writing style is particularly clear - the authors retain clarity whilst including an impressive amount of detail, and discussion of even the most complex areas is lucid and structured
Anticipates new developments in the field in more depth than other textbooks, ensuring that readers are able to make informed judgements about forthcoming changes in the law, and understand the direction in which IP is moving
New to this edition

The latest analysis of the implications of Brexit for intellectual property law
New UK case-law on TV formats, fair dealing for reporting current events, along with the Supreme Court decisions of Actavis v. Eli Lilly, Starbucks, and Trunki
Takes account of latest CJEU case law, in particular on communication to the public (GS Media, Filmspeler and Pirate Bay), especially with respect to intermediaries
Includes treatment of new EU legislation on portability and implementation of the Marrakesh Treaty
Incorporates recent legislative changes including the European trade marks regime, including the consolidated EU Trade Mark Regulation, the Trade Secrets Directive, and the Intellectual Property (Unjustified Threats) Act 2017
An update on recent developments in relation to the proposed Unitary Patent and the Unified Patent Court
Outlines proposed changes in EU Copyright Package, including proposed new defences, press publisher right, and responsibilities of online platforms
A new chapter on the misuse of private information