Subjects:

Intellectual Property Law, Looseleaf Works

Contents:

2008: 3 Releases per year

Rights In Registered And Unregistered Marks.

Types Of Marks Protectable And Definition.

Basis Of Application Of Registration.

Documents Required For Filing The Application.

Examination For Registration.

Priority Applications.

Cancellations.

Terms Of Registration.

Renewal Requirements And Procedure.

Maintenance Requirements.

Assignments.

Mergers.

Change Of Name.

Security Interests.

Licensing.

Comparative Advertising.

Collective Marks And Certification Marks.

Enforcement Of Rights.

Trade Names.

Unfair Competition.

Domain Names.

Fees.

Stages.

This is a definitive guide to the law and practice of trade mark applications, registration and enforcement in some 200 jurisdictions worldwide. Each country is covered in an identical format, so that all the key issues are dealt with in a consistent and easily accessible way. The work is accompanied by a newsletter published three times a year, with update information and essential practical advice. The work is also published on CD-ROM, with valuable additional search facilities.

The work includes:

• Explanation of the legislation, descriptions of the procedure for trade mark registration and protection, and what to do to challenge infringement and seek redress
• Coverage of trade names and unfair competition
• At-a-glance table showing over 30 key aspects of trade mark law and practice for each country
• A new section on domain names