Gringras: The Laws of the Internet

The sixth edition of this title is updated with numerous new practical examples, cases, laws, and developments, including Brexit legislation, Data Protection Act 2018, ePrivacy Regulations (PECR), ePrivacy Regulation (EU), transition of EU registered trade marks and designs into new UK IP rights, changes in seeking IP protection in EU for UK residents, changes in UK rightsholders seeking to take infringement actions outside of UK, status of unregistered IP rights post Brexit, different impacts on different IP rights, status of UK commercial contracts, interpretation, and enforceability, status of pre-existing contracts created prior to Brexit and which refer to EU and UK being in EU, status, extent, and scope of new contracts after Brexit, UK torts and insurance law as impacted by Brexit, changes in crime, data retention, international issues, taxation changes, international relations, international Treaties, and EU competition, internet, and regulator changes – including Brexit, new UK caselaw, and news UK regulator cases, decision, sanctions, and fines.

Format: Hardback
Length: 776 pages
Publication date: 07 February 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

The ever-evolving landscape of the internet brings with it a constant stream of new challenges and complexities, including jurisdictional rules and applicable laws, the regulation of emerging products and services, and a wide array of other issues. To address these challenges, the sixth edition of this comprehensive book has been extensively updated with numerous practical examples, cases (including court cases and ICO complaint cases), laws, and developments. Some of the key updates include:

New Brexit Legislation: The book incorporates the latest Brexit legislation, which will come into effect across all areas from January 2021, following the UK's departure from the EU on December 31, 2020.

New Data Protection Act: The book replaces the Data Protection Act 2018 and provides comprehensive coverage of the new data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Regulations (PECR).

New ePrivacy Regulations (EU): The book includes detailed information on the new ePrivacy Regulation (EU), which strengthens the protection of personal data in the digital age.

Transition of EU Registered Trade Marks and Designs into New UK IP Rights: From January 1, 2021, the book explains how EU-registered trade marks and designs will transition into new UK IP rights, creating new rights holders and rights in the UK.

Changes in Seeking IP Protection in the EU for UK Residents: The book outlines the changes in IP protection for UK residents in the EU, including the impact on trademarks, patents, and designs.

Changes in UK Rightsholders Seeking to Take Infringement Actions Outside of the UK: The book discusses the changes in UK rightsholders seeking to take infringement actions outside of the UK, including the legal framework and potential challenges.

Status of Unregistered IP Rights Post-Brexit: The book provides insights into the status of unregistered IP rights in the UK post-Brexit, including the potential for new rights and protections.

Different Impacts on Different IP Rights: The book explores the varying impacts of Brexit on different IP rights, such as trademarks, patents, and designs.

Status of UK Commercial Contracts, Interpretation, and Enforcement: The book examines the status, extent, and scope of new contracts created after Brexit, including the impact on pre-existing contracts that refer to the EU and the UK being in the EU.

Status of Pre-Existing Contracts Created Prior to Brexit: The book discusses the status, extent, and scope of pre-existing contracts created prior to Brexit and which refer to the EU and the UK being in the EU.

Status, Extent, and Scope of New Contracts After Brexit: The book provides detailed information on the status, extent, and scope of new contracts after Brexit, including the legal framework and potential challenges.

UK Torts and Insurance Law as Impacted by Brexit: The book explores the changes in UK tort and insurance law as a result of Brexit, including the impact on liability, insurance coverage, and dispute resolution.

Changes in Crime, Data Retention, and International Issues: The book examines the changes in crime, data retention, and international issues in the digital age, including the implications for IP rights and intellectual property protection.

Taxation Changes, International Relations, International Treaties, and EU: The book discusses the taxation changes, international relations, international treaties, and EU-related developments that impact IP rights and intellectual property protection.

Competition, Internet, and Regulator Changes—including Brexit: The book explores the competition, internet, and regulator changes, including Brexit, that impact IP rights and intellectual property protection.

New UK Caselaw: The book includes updated caselaw from the UK, providing insights into recent legal developments and interpretations.

News UK Regulator Cases, Decisions, Sanctions, and Fines: The book provides up-to-date information on UK regulator cases, decisions, sanctions, and fines, including those related to IP rights and intellectual property protection.

New EU Caselaw: The book includes updated caselaw from the EU, providing insights into recent legal developments and interpretations.

This title is an essential resource for legal professionals, policymakers, and anyone interested in understanding the complex issues surrounding IP rights and intellectual property protection in the digital age. It provides a comprehensive and up-to-date analysis of the latest developments, cases, and laws, enabling readers to stay informed and navigate the ever-changing landscape of the internet with confidence.

Weight: 1077g
Dimension: 248 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526517845
Edition number: 6 ed