- ISBN: 9780409350159
- Edition: 3
- Publisher: Lexis Nexis Australia
- Publication Date: 25/09/2019
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
Features
- 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
