Publisher's Synopsis
This work provides a clear and logical introduction to intellectual property and competition law, which is designed to be readily understood by students with no prior knowledge of the subject.;The book adopts a practical approach, explaining what protection is available under intellectual property laws, how it is obtained and how it relates to competition law. It also covers: the scope of protection of patent, trademark, copyright and design law; the application process; UK and EC competition law, in particular, its application to intellectual property; transferring and licensing intellectual property; intellectual property litigation; and current problem areas.