INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LAW

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1 Intellectual property and information technology law 77

2 A Practical Approach to Intellectual Property Law in Hong Kong 2nd edition Kenny Wong and Alice Lee A Practical Approach to Intellectual Property Law in Hong Kong (Second Edition) continues to provide a comprehensive coverage of key concepts in intellectual property, such as trademarks, passing off, copyright and registered designs, patents and confidential information, with a focus on the practical and procedural aspects relevant to intellectual property law practitioners in Hong Kong. Two new chapters on the internet and Commercial Intellectual Property cover: fair use, creative commons, assignment and licensing and due diligence Issues such as optical media piracy, parallel imports and the role of the customs, are analysed in this title through the use of case law, legislation commentary and case studies A valuable asset to judges, legal practitioners, in-house counsel, academics, students and organisations with intellectual property interests in Hong Kong Includes useful references to overseas developments, particularly from the US, UK and EU. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Trademarks 2 Passing off 3 Copyright, Design and Topography 4 Breach of Confidence 5 Patents 6 The Internet 7 Commercial Intellectual Property 8 Criminal Sanctions and Customs Sweet & Maxwell Sep Paperback HK$TBC CIPA Guide to the Patents Act 6th edition Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys (C.I.P.A.) This is the leading guide to patent legislation in the UK. Taking a clause-by-clause approach to all relevant patent legislation, it clearly explains the impact of each part of every Act. Mar Hardback HK$4,471 Chinese Intellectual Property Laws in the 21st Century Professor Xue Hong, Professor Zheng Chengsi This title demonstrates new developments and subsequent legislative initiatives which are aiming to redress international concerns and fulfil China s obligations under the WTO. Pragmatic and authoritative approach to intellectual property protection in China Includes a wealth of cases and commentary Complete translations of key legislative developments have been selected for essential reference. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Copyright and related rights 2 Trademark and unfair competition 3 Patent and related legal protection 4 Detailed recent cases and expert commentary 5 English translations of the latest legislation Sweet & Maxwell May Paperback HK$1, smhk.salesenquiries@thomsonreuters.com

3 Trademark law in china pirates in the middle kingdom 2nd Edition Tan Loke Khoon China has taken active steps to develop a comprehensive intellectual property regime and has acceded to most international intellectual property conventions. New rules and regulations have been implemented but the application and enforcement of them remain unclear. Includes clear case studies for application and better understanding Useful appendices include translations of the Chinese Intellectual Property and Trademark laws, related notices and regulations and cases decided by the Chinese Supreme People s Court Update yourself with the latest developments in China s trademark laws. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Chinese-language Marks 2 Well-known Trademarks 3 Administrative and Enforcement Frameworks 4 Trademark Registration 5 Trademark Oppositions 6 Trademark Cancellations 7 Trademark Licensing and Assignment 8 Trademark Infringement 9 Trademark Counterfeiting 10 Enforcement of Trademark Rights 11 Civil Litigation 12 Domain Names and the Internet 13 Other Intellectual Property Rights and Related Areas of Law Sweet & Maxwell Dec Hardback HK$1,650 Cutting IT Costs Leading CTOs and CIOs on Establishing Spending Priorities, Researching Cost-Saving Technologies, and Involving the Customer in IT Solutions (Inside the Minds) Cutting IT Costs helps you to trim extraneous expenditures and make the most of the technology budget. Provides best practices for managing your IT portfolio, reducing resource and development expenses, and understanding cost drivers Tips for effectively prioritising spending, exploring cost-saving solutions, and reorganising the IT infrastructure for optimal execution. Apr Paperback HK$700 Improving IT Performance Leading CTOs and CIOs on Balancing Maintenance and Innovation, Identifying Cost Reductions, and Exploring New Solutions (Inside the Minds) Make the most of your technology team by identifying and eliminating any weaknesses to make systems run better, faster, and smoother. Provides best practices for balancing day-today operations with major system overhauls, reorganising and realigning relationships with other business units to maximise performance Outlines how to make a tangible impact on costcutting efforts by locating technology s low-hanging fruit, leveraging IT innovation, and budgeting for upgrades in advance. Jun Paperback HK$700 79

4 Protective Orders Line by Line A Detailed Look at Protective Orders and How to Change Them to Meet Your Needs Mike Bregenzer This title will provide the reader with a detailed analysis of the numerous issues and considerations that impact one of the key documents used in any complex litigation: the protective order. Offers an in-depth study of key issues and pertinent cases impacting the drafting of protective orders as well as their interpretations along with suggestions for best practices Identifies and discusses every major issue associated with negotiating, submitting, and practicing under a protective order A CD-ROM is included, which provides searchable PDF and Word versions of the book and sample agreements. Jun Book with CD-ROM HK$750 Computer, Internet & Electronic Commerce Law Barry B. Sookman Computer, Internet and Electronic Commerce Law reflects the author s familiarity with the law and the industry itself. As the industry has expanded and grown in complexity so has the law. This product comes in 4 volumes with a detailed, comprehensive coverage Provides the only current source of Canadian information that comprehensively analyses these issues. Carswell Dec Volume Looseleaf HK$4,181 International IP Issues and Strategies Leading Lawyers on Managing Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement Efforts across Multiple Jurisdictions (Inside the Minds) Multiple authors This product provides an authoritative, insider s perspective on best practices for managing intellectual property in today s global economy. Understand the key strategies for protecting IP in international jurisdictions, key regulatory differences, meeting procedural obligations and potential challenges and conflicts Discusses the role of the attorney in handling crossborder matters, strategies for working with foreign counsel, and resources for the global intellectual property lawyer. Jan Paperback HK$900 Trademark Protection and Enforcement Leading Lawyers on Evaluating Options for the Client, Strategically Registering a Mark, and Resolving Disputes (Inside the Minds) Trademark Protection and Enforcement will provide you with the best practices for obtaining and protecting trademarks. Features partners and chairs from some of the nation s leading law firms. Guides the reader through key considerations both in registering a trademark and in dealing with potential infringement Offers tips on understanding registration requirements, managing costs for the client, and using trademarks effectively as competitive tools. Jan Paperback HK$ smhk.salesenquiries@thomsonreuters.com

5 Understanding Patent Reform Implications Leading Lawyers on Defining Key Issues, Interpreting Current Proposed Legislation, and Projecting Future Developments (Inside the Minds) This book will give you a clear picture of the benefits and drawbacks of proposed U.S. patent reforms. Provides descriptions of proposed reform legislation and discusses the controversies related to those reforms Outlines the economic impact of proposed reforms, the response from various industry sectors, and the effect of U.S. legislation on the international community and vice versa. Jan Paperback HK$1,000 Trademark License Agreements Line by Line: A Detailed Look at Trademark License Agreements and How to Change Them to Meet Your Needs Erik W. Kahn This product provides an authoritative, insider s perspective on best practices for managing intellectual property in today s global economy. Understand the key strategies for protecting IP in international jurisdictions, including understanding key regulatory differences, meeting procedural obligations, and knowing where to look for potential challenges and conflicts. Discusses the role of the attorney in handling crossborder matters Strategies for working with foreign counsel Resources for the global intellectual property lawyer. Jan Paperback HK$850 Global Patent Prosecution: Leading Lawyers on Developing a Strategy for Foreign Patents, Making Filing Decisions, and Understanding the Challenges of Overseas Protection (Inside the Minds) Global Patent Prosecution looks at developing a global patent strategy in order to effectively manage intellectual property. Guides the reader through the complex cost-benefit analysis required when determining where and how to file in foreign jurisdictions Demonstrates the importance of evaluating the business needs of the company, the potential for enforcement, the costs associated with effective protection, and the potential return on investment for foreign filings. Mar Paperback HK$900 Copinger & Skone James on Copyright 16th edition Kevin Garnett, QC, Gillian Davies, Gwilym Harbottle Copinger and Skone James on Copyright provides a definitive and thorough analysis of copyright legislation and case law in the UK. It contains expert commentary on important case decisions from the House of Lords and The Court of Appeal. Part of the Intellectual Property Library This book examines the major rights, details the various remedies available and addresses how to control and exploit rights Examines international factors, so that you can take these into consideration with your cases. Dec Hardback HK$5,727 2 Volume 81

6 Morgan & Burden on Computer Contracts 8th edition Richard Morgan, Kit Burden This new edition of Morgan and Burden on Computer Contracts presents a highly practical analysis of contracts relevant to the purchase and use of computers and computer services. Based around an extensive set of precedents, it is an ideal drafting tool for all those requiring up-to date guidance on this fastpaced area. Deals with new areas such as Disability Discrimination, Website development, E-Commerce and Web 2.0 so you remain fully up-to-date with the latest changes Key-point checklists offer highly practical guidance on drafting and managing IT services. Jun Hardback HK$3,039 Telecommunications, Broadcasting and the Internet EU Competition Law and Regulation 3rd edition Laurent Garzaniti The third edition of Telecommunications, Broadcasting and the Internet gives you a clear and comprehensive analysis of the EU regulations, directives and competition law within these sectors. It examines in detail the major new communication regulation package of directives from the European Commission, explaining its provisions and showing how these work in practice. It applies EU competition rules to telecommunications, broadcasting and the internet Covers market conduct to ensure you are aware of its effects on the telecommunications sector Provides commentary on the levels of interaction between competition rules and sector specific regulation. Jul Hardback HK$2,691 Terrell on the law of Patents 17th edition Richard Miller, QC First published in 1884, the acknowledged leader in the field of UK patent law and litigation practice and regularly cited in the Patents Court, Terrell on the Law of Patents provides detailed and authoritative commentary on all aspects of UK patent law and litigation. Contains all relevant statutory material, fully annotated Looks at what constitutes patentable inventions and deals with the applicant and the application Goes through patent specifications, including amendments, and claims, as well as actions to restrain threats, and reviews the granted patent Looks at mediation and arbitration in the context of trade marks Incorporates recent legislative change such as the Trade Marks Regulations 2008, the Trade Marks (Earlier Trade Marks) Regulations 2008 and the Community Trade Mark (Amendment) Regulations Dec Hardback HK$4,347 trade marks in europe A practical jurisprudence 2nd edition Professor Spyros M Maniatis, Dimitris Botis The second edition of Trade Marks in Europe looks at the issues from a unique angle: the jurisprudence of the European Court of Justice. It provides a practical and critical overview of the state of trade mark law in Europe. Examines recent key ECJ judgments, noting in particular areas of controversy including their distinctiveness, functionality and dilution Looks at the cross-over between trade mark law and other practice areas, including unfair competition and international trade Provides authoritative case commentary. Dec Hardback HK$2, smhk.salesenquiries@thomsonreuters.com

7 Fleet Street Reports Cases on Intellectual Property Law Mary Vitoria, QC First published in 1963, the Fleet Street Reports has been the ultimate choice for intellectual property practitioners. With cases hand picked by Mary Vitoria QC, a leading intellectual property specialist, it ensures you are on top of the significant case developments and landmark decisions within intellectual property. Reports and analyses the key cases in IP law Offers analytical headnotes discussing the decisions Ensures you stay informed of the all the key cases and developments internationally HK$14, issues per year melville forms & agreements on intellectual property & international licensing 3 releases a year David de Vall; Peter McL Colley This highly practical publication provides fully drafted agreements on over 170 commercial forms and agreements with coverage of all areas of intellectual property law in the UnitedKingdom, the United States, the EU and the Commonwealth. Saving you time, this practical reference includes essential forms and precedents for the busy IP practitioner Explains the principles and practices of IP law which are common in most countries of the world Provides quick navigation with a unique clauses index. Since Volume Looseleaf HK$11,399 Parallel Importation Under European Union Law 2nd edition Dr Thomas Hays This work provides a complete explanation of the law relating to parallel imports, with particular emphasis on intellectual property giving you a detailed understanding of how the legislation, case law and regulations apply. The book provides you with commentary, policy guidance, worked examples, case studies, summaries and checklists allowing for an easy examination of this area of law. Offers detailed strategies on how best to resolve conflicts helping you to increase clients IP rights and apply EU competition laws properly Gives you new guidance on using competition law as a shield against infringement actions Explains free movement and market integration in the EU so you understand the trade conditions that allow parallel importation. Jul Hardback HK$2,691 Leveraging IT Innovation for Optimal Results Leading CTOs and CIOs on Utilizing R&D, Getting Management on Board, and Implementing IT Innovations (Inside the Minds) Leveraging IT Innovation for Optimal Results is an authoritative, insider s perspective on pioneering new IT strategies that directly impact the bottom line of the business. This innovative book will provide you with: The best practices for exploring new technology solutions by encouraging original thought in the IT department Offers readers tips for streamlining processes, establishing a vision for innovation, anticipating technology trends, and obtaining support from senior management. Jan Paperback HK$700 83