Australian Intellectual Property Law

by Davison, Mark J.; Monotti, Ann L.; Wiseman, Leanne

• ISBN13: 9781107636033
• ISBN10: 1107636035
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-02-29
• Publisher: Cambridge Univ Pr

Summary

Intellectual property law in Australia has changed dramatically in the last decade and continues to change. Developments in technology, the rise of the internet, the globalisation of trade and the increasing importance of 'superbrands' - trade marks with global appeal - have all affected the laws surrounding intellectual property. Furthermore, globalisation has resulted in greater pressure on intellectual property owners to expand their rights as they endeavour to capture the potential benefits of ownership in an increasingly affluent and integrated world economy. Australian Intellectual Property Law, 2nd edition has been fully revised to take into account these significant case and legislative developments in trademarks, copyright and patents law. This book offers students and legal professionals a detailed discussion of the black-letter aspects of the law, with a primary emphasis on legal principles and complexities.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Passing off

Registered trade marks

Exploitation of registered trade marks

Copyright: Introduction

Subsistence of copyright

Authorship and first ownership, nature of the rights and duration

Exploitation, infringement and defences

Moral rights, performers' rights and circuit layouts

Designs

Equitable doctrine of breach of confidence

Patents for inventions: introduction

Patents for inventions: validity

Patents for inventions: allocation of rights and ownership, the Register and dealings

Patents for inventions: exploitation, infringement and revocation

Plant breeder's rights

Remedies and miscellaneous issues

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