The fourth edition of this leading textbook has been brought fully up to date with recent statutory and common law changes. The book provides undergraduate students with a substantial view of intellectual property law, dealing with principles, academic issues and practical considerations. The book is fully referenced by way of marginal notes, and diagrams, tables and facsimile documents are interspersed within the text. The author gives an historical background to the current statutory and common law and analyses the grey areas revealed as English law struggles to keep up with technological change and European harmonisation. *The copyright section now covers the Copyright and Rights in Databases Regulations 1997 and the Copyright and Related Rights Regulations 1996, in addition to recent cases and developments on jurisdiction and the Privy Council decision in Canon v Green Cartridge. *The patents section has been substantially enlarged and includes material on the Technology Transfer Regulation and the House of Lords' decisions in Biogen v Medeva and Merrell Dow v Norton, and the proposal for a utility model form of protection. *The design law section includes discussion of recent

Intellectual property

Bainbridge, David I.

Intellectual Property

Pitman

The last decade has seen the field of computer law develop at a phenomenal rate in response to changing technology. Introduction to Computer Law explains the law clearly and makes it accessible to a wide audience. In this fourth edition, the law within the four key areas of intellectual property rights, contract, criminal law and data protection has been comprehensively updated, expanded and rewritten to reflect technological change, new decisions and new legislation. The emphasis is on describing and examining the law in the context of the practicalities of computer use.  Introduction to Computer Law is suitable for undergraduate and professional students taking modules in the subject, and will also be invaluable to managers, computer professionals and legal practitioners.

Introduction to computer law

<p>Recognised as a leading textbook in this field, <i>Intellectual Property</i> offers students unrivalled coverage of all aspects of the intellectual property syllabus making it their essential guide through the intricacies of this dynamic subject. Trusted by generations of students and lecturers alike, students can rely on this book to:</p> <ul>
<li>Equip them with a strong understanding of the wealth of domestic, European and International laws which govern each intellectual property right. </li> <li>Enhance their critical analysis skills through consideration of the ethical influences and policy considerations which impact the future development of IP protection. </li> </ul>Fully support them in their study through a range of engaging and interesting features including key point summaries, further reading suggestions, discussion questions and a glossary of technical terms

Business & Money

Pearson/Education

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Intellectual property

Introduction to computer law

Intellectual Property