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The second edition of this popular textbook has been thoroughly revised, expanded and updated in order to reflect the recent extensive changes in European IP legislation. Providing an in-depth examination of the core areas of IP law, from copyright, patents and trademarks through to the protection of plant varieties and industrial design, it is perfectly pitched to guide the reader through the complexities of the European IP system.New to this edition:Coverage of recent legislative changes since the first edition, including detail on the proposed new copyright packageNew expanded chapters on Plant Variety Rights, Industrial Designs and Geographical IndicationsNew chapter on IPRs and Unfair Competition, including Trade SecretsExpanded chapter on patents, including coverage of the unitary patent and the UPC, by new co-author and patent expert Stefan Luginbuehl.Key features:Concise and straightforward style, gives students and non-specialist practitioners a clear understanding of the fundamentals of European intellectual property lawHighlights extracts from primary sources including decisions of the CJEU and other key case law, reports, and white papersPoses questions designed to provoke critical thinking and reflection around legal problemsCovers related areas adjacent to IP law, in order to help students understand the context in which IP legislation operatesGives an overview of community and European IP rights and areas that have been harmonized at a legislative levelConsiders international IP protection and the interrelation between European and IP law more broadly in order to promote comparative study.With its detailed and comprehensive overview on the structure and content of European IP law, this textbook has proved an essential companion to both basic and advanced courses on European intellectual property across the globe.Acclaim for the first edition:'This clearly-written and comprehensive text, by two leading scholars of European intellectual property law, is extremely adaptable. It is a perfect platform for classroom teaching, and is also a fine resource for those researching in what is becoming an increasingly complex field.'- Graeme B. Dinwoodie, Chicago-Kent University, US

In his detailed study, Stefan Luginbuehl critically examines the latest efforts to establish a common European and EU patent litigation system and suggests possible alternatives to such a system.

Due to the lack of a European patent court, both the EPO and national judges interpret European patents and European patent law. This results in diverging interpretation across Europe and costly litigation for patent holders. Stefan Luginbuehl''s proposals to promote the goal of a uniform interpretation of patent law and ease the difficulties are timely and highly insightful.

Dealing with important legal and political issues related to European patent litigation and the establishment of a common patent litigation system, this book will appeal to practitioners, patent litigators, patent attorneys and judges specialised in patent litigation. Academics teaching and learning IP (patent law), private international law, or international civil procedure, will find this study interesting as the book deals with important aspects of national and international patent litigation, as well as procedural and structural questions related to the establishment of a patent court for Europe.

This thoroughly revised second edition presents a comprehensive assessment of the revised patent law and related secondary legislation in the People's Republic of China (PRC). It examines the latest policy and patent law related aspects in Greater China to reveal valuable insights into the evolving legal landscape. Highly experienced professionals in the field provide practical guidance on the latest practices in technology transfer, patent prosecution, the reformed employee inventions system in the PRC and patent litigation.Key Features:Evaluates China's latest patent policy and strategyGives important insights on the latest developments concerning substantive patent law, as well as PCT and national patent application proceduresAnalyzes emerging issues around standard-essential patents which are gaining traction in an increasingly globalized systemExplores developments in patent law in relation to specific areas, such as the pharmaceutical industry, as well as software- and AI-related inventionsDraws on extensive case law to shed light on claims interpretation and patent enforcement issues, including infringement and invalidation proceedings, dual enforcements by courts and administrative authoritiesExplains the latest developments in utility model and design protectionCovers the latest patent system developments in the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong, Macao and Chinese Taipei, encompassing the entire Greater China region This updated edition of Patent Law in Greater China is an essential resource for lawyers, patent attorneys and other practitioners, as well as policymakers active in the region with an interest in the broader context of patents as key intellectual property rights in an increasingly technology driven world.

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to patent policy, law and practice in Greater China and will be a go-to book for patent practitioners who have client interests in that region.

Features:

Introduction to Chinese patent policy.Detailed coverage of technology transfer and substantive patent law in China, including prerequisites for protection, exceptions and limitations.Practical analysis of patent law relating to 3 specific fields of invention: employee inventions, biotechnological and pharmaceutical inventions, and software inventions.Overview of the patent application and examination procedure, with a particular view on PCT applications.Insight into specific characteristics of enforcement mechanisms and jurisprudence in China, including the dual enforcement system, claim interpretation, infringement types, and invalidity procedures.Invaluable section on the relationship between patent and antitrust law, including practical realities in the sphere of anticompetitive licensing.Overviews of the patent systems of Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong SAR and Macau SAREdited by two leading patent experts, and written by a team of experienced practitioners from China and from Europe, offering insight rarely brought together in a single place.

This book will be an indispensable reference work for lawyers, patent attorneys and other practitioners interested in learning whether and how to protect patents in China.

Contributors: C. Bailey, Y. Bu, J. Cao, W. Chen, D. Clark, G. Cui, C. Czychowski, M. Deng, P. Ganea, H. Goddar, N. Heide, S.-H. Lee, J. Li, Y. Li, K.-C. Liu, S. Luginbuehl, Q. Ma, T. Mak, J.B. Nordemann, T. Pattloch, O. Pfaffenzeller, B. Roth, C.D. Simões, L. Wang, B. Weibel

The second edition of this popular textbook has been thoroughly revised, expanded and updated in order to reflect the recent extensive changes in European IP legislation. Providing an in-depth examination of the core areas of IP law, from copyright, patents and trademarks through to the protection of plant varieties and industrial design, it is perfectly pitched to guide the reader through the complexities of the European IP system.New to this edition:Coverage of recent legislative changes since the first edition, including detail on the proposed new copyright packageNew expanded chapters on Plant Variety Rights, Industrial Designs and Geographical IndicationsNew chapter on IPRs and Unfair Competition, including Trade SecretsExpanded chapter on patents, including coverage of the unitary patent and the UPC, by new co-author and patent expert Stefan Luginbuehl.Key features:Concise and straightforward style, gives students and non-specialist practitioners a clear understanding of the fundamentals of European intellectual property lawHighlights extracts from primary sources including decisions of the CJEU and other key case law, reports, and white papersPoses questions designed to provoke critical thinking and reflection around legal problemsCovers related areas adjacent to IP law, in order to help students understand the context in which IP legislation operatesGives an overview of community and European IP rights and areas that have been harmonized at a legislative levelConsiders international IP protection and the interrelation between European and IP law more broadly in order to promote comparative study.With its detailed and comprehensive overview on the structure and content of European IP law, this textbook has proved an essential companion to both basic and advanced courses on European intellectual property across the globe.Acclaim for the first edition:'This clearly-written and comprehensive text, by two leading scholars of European intellectual property law, is extremely adaptable. It is a perfect platform for classroom teaching, and is also a fine resource for those researching in what is becoming an increasingly complex field.'- Graeme B. Dinwoodie, Chicago-Kent University, US

The second edition of this popular textbook has been thoroughly revised, expanded and updated in order to reflect the recent extensive changes in European IP legislation. Providing an in-depth examination of the core areas of IP law, from copyright, patents and trademarks through to the protection of plant varieties and industrial design, it is perfectly pitched to guide the reader through the complexities of the European IP system.

New to this edition:

Coverage of recent legislative changes since the first edition, including detail on the proposed new copyright packageNew expanded chapters on Plant Variety Rights, Industrial Designs and Geographical IndicationsNew chapter on IPRs and Unfair Competition, including Trade SecretsExpanded chapter on patents, including coverage of the unitary patent and the UPC, by new co-author and patent expert Stefan Luginbuehl.

Key features:

Concise and straightforward style, gives students and non-specialist practitioners a clear understanding of the fundamentals of European intellectual property lawHighlights extracts from primary sources including decisions of the CJEU and other key case law, reports, and white papersPoses questions designed to provoke critical thinking and reflection around legal problems Covers related areas adjacent to IP law, in order to help students understand the context in which IP legislation operatesGives an overview of community and European IP rights and areas that have been harmonized at a legislative levelConsiders international IP protection and the interrelation between European and IP law more broadly in order to promote comparative study.

With its detailed and comprehensive overview on the structure and content of European IP law, this textbook has proved an essential companion to both basic and advanced courses on European intellectual property across the globe.

Acclaim for the first edition:

''This clearly-written and comprehensive text, by two leading scholars of European intellectual property law, is extremely adaptable. It is a perfect platform for classroom teaching, and is also a fine resource for those researching in what is becoming an increasingly complex field.'' - Graeme B. Dinwoodie, Chicago-Kent University, US

This thoroughly revised second edition presents a comprehensive assessment of the revised patent law and related secondary legislation in the People’s Republic of China (PRC). It examines the latest policy and patent law related aspects in Greater China to reveal valuable insights into the evolving legal landscape. Highly experienced professionals in the field provide practical guidance on the latest practices in technology transfer, patent prosecution, the reformed employee inventions system in the PRC and patent litigation.Key Features:Evaluates China’s latest patent policy and strategyGives important insights on the latest developments concerning substantive patent law, as well as PCT and national patent application proceduresAnalyzes emerging issues around standard-essential patents which are gaining traction in an increasingly globalized systemExplores developments in patent law in relation to specific areas, such as the pharmaceutical industry, as well as software- and AI-related inventionsDraws on extensive case law to shed light on claims interpretation and patent enforcement issues, including infringement and invalidation proceedings, dual enforcements by courts and administrative authoritiesExplains the latest developments in utility model and design protectionCovers the latest patent system developments in the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong, Macao and Chinese Taipei, encompassing the entire Greater China region This updated edition of Patent Law in Greater China is an essential resource for lawyers, patent attorneys and other practitioners, as well as policymakers active in the region with an interest in the broader context of patents as key intellectual property rights in an increasingly technology driven world.