Written by a leading expert, this book provides an intelligible account of the law of passing off as it currently stands.
After setting out the principles of the law, the book then considers in more detail its particular components including probability of deception, damage or injury to goodwill, imitation and misrepresentation.
A comprehensive list of the procedural points to bear in mind when bringing a passing off action in the courts is covered, including the evidence required in support and the relief that can be obtained.
This latest edition takes full account of the UK Trade Marks Act 1994 and:
* includes a detailed Practice Section which contains sample pleadings and a checklist
* provides detailed treatment of the different areas of passing off, in particular unfair competition and ingenious falsehood
* gives more coverage of EU-related developments
* includes new material dealing with 'reverse passing off'
* takes full account of all key case law
* A clear and thorough treatment of the tort of passing off with expanded sections on EC-related developments
* Covers implications of 'reverse passing off' following the Halifax Insurance case
* New case law and legal developments are incorporated into the text
* Expanded practice chapter includes sample pleadings, terms of settlement and checklis
Written by a leading expert, this book provides an intelligible account of the law of passing off as it currently stands.
After setting out the principles of the law, the book then considers in more detail its particular components including probability of deception, damage or injury to goodwill, imitation and misrepresentation.
A comprehensive list of the procedural points to bear in mind when bringing a passing off action in the courts is covered, including the evidence required in support and the relief that can be obtained.
This latest edition takes full account of the UK Trade Marks Act 1994 and:
* includes a detailed Practice Section which contains sample pleadings and a checklist
* provides detailed treatment of the different areas of passing off, in particular unfair competition and ingenious falsehood
* gives more coverage of EU-related developments
* includes new material dealing with 'reverse passing off'
* takes full account of all key case law
* A clear and thorough treatment of the tort of passing off with expanded sections on EC-related developments
* Covers implications of 'reverse passing off' following the Halifax Insurance case
* New case law and legal developments are incorporated into the text
* Expanded practice chapter includes sample pleadings, terms of settlement and checklis
Rezensionen / Stimmen
Perhaps the most comprehensive guide to the subject that exists.The new edition of Passing Off by David Young is to be welcomed warmly. ...this work is thoroughly learned. ... a valuable book, which contains much interesting material...''This is a welcome third edition'' of a book first published in 1985.Passing Off is a clear and succinct summary of the English and Welsh law of passing off. It is a book which should be in the libraries of all practitioners. It is well laid out and easy to read and should be as successful a text as the previous two editions.The book will serve as a concise introduction to the law of passing off. European Intellectual Property Review on first edition
Perhaps the most comprehensive guide to the subject that exists.The new edition of Passing Off by David Young is to be welcomed warmly. ...this work is thoroughly learned. ... a valuable book, which contains much interesting material...''This is a welcome third edition'' of a book first published in 1985.Passing Off is a clear and succinct summary of the English and Welsh law of passing off. It is a book which should be in the libraries of all practitioners. It is well laid out and easy to read and should be as successful a text as the previous two editions.The book will serve as a concise introduction to the law of passing off. European Intellectual Property Review on first edition
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978-0-7520-0033-6 (9780752000336)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
The Principle of the Law
Reputation
Probability of Deception
Damage or Injury to Goodwill
Imitation of Get-up of Goods
Imitation of Name of Business or Profession
Other Misrepresentations as to Business or Products
Interlocutory Relief
Practice
