The only dedicated book on the inner workings of the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court. A must-have for practitioners seeking guidance on the key features and relevant materials of the court to help clarify its procedures and choose the best avenue for dispute resolution.
- Practical guide to the procedures and practice of the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court.
- The only book in the market dedicated exclusively to the IPEC.
- Provision of clear advice outlining the most appropriate options for cost-effective dispute resolution.
- Covers pre-action matters and applicable special considerations to help determine if the IPEC is the right forum for your case.
- Exhaustive coverage of the issuance of proceedings, illustrating the key differences between the IPEC and the High Court.
- Detailed look at case management and the conduct restrictions of the court, making it essential reading for litigants.
- Examines the application procedure, the principles relating to specific disclosure, trial conduct, and the rules of appeal and judgment enforcement.
- Comprehensive analysis of the IPEC’s costs rules and the cap on recoverable costs.
- Dedicated chapter on the small claims track examining the eligibility of claims, proceedings, costs, and the appeals process.
- Additional commentary on the history of the IPEC and its jurisdictional coverage.
- Looks at the administrative procedures for domain names and company names.
- Highly practical in its content and language, with the inclusion of diagrams of the schedule of costs, sample statements for patent actions, and draft codes of practice for pre-action conduct.
