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
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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 LexisNexis Legislation Series: Intellectual Property Collection, 2019
William van Caenegem is a Professor of Law at Bond University. He is an expert in comparative law, intellectual propertylaw and evidence. His most recent research relates to geographical indications of origin and certification trade marks. He is a WIPO domain names panelist and has been a visiting professor in Paris, Gothenburg, Ghent and Antwerp.