Modern Intellectual Property Law in Ireland provides a focused and guided approach to introducing the various elements of intellectual property law in Ireland and the European Union. This book covers topics such as copyright, patents, trade marks as well as related intellectual property issues such as geographical indications, industrial designs, passing off and personality rights. The various elements of intellectual property are introduced, expanded on, with their unique natures and developmental processes explored and explained in a comprehensive yet accessible manner.
Modern Intellectual Property Law in Ireland brings the reader up-to-date with many of the ongoing developments of intellectual property within Ireland, and the influence of the EU on certain topics, dealing with many challenges and controversies surrounding intellectual property law. In doing so, the book addresses the various legislative elements of intellectual property but also provides the reader with the social or sociological context in which many of the IP elements exist.
