International Trade Mark and Signs Protection

Besides being organised by jurisdiction, the book deals with all types of trademark or signs using the same analytical method:
1. Types of signs
2. Statutory regulations and their interrelationship
3. Requirements of protection
4. Ownership, transfer, licensing
5. Loss of protection
6. Conflict with earlier rights
7. Scope of protection
8. Defences
9. Claims in cases of infringement
10. Infringement proceedings
11. Strategy for the protection of signs

The system used to organise the account of trademark law in each country facilitates straightforward and quick access to the relevant laws. Within each country report the authors focus on potential conflicts between signs and trademarks, thus adding to the practical value of the book. The authors are all experienced and well-known experts in their own countries, whose collective approach to writing emphasises making the content clear, coherent, concise and practice orientated.