Research Handbook on Design Law

The Research Handbook on Design Law provides a comprehensive overview of the state of the art in research and practice, covering key trends, cases, regional and national laws, and concepts of international design protection. It compares the U.S. framework with the EU regime and addresses issues relating to the Hague Agreement. The handbook is divided into five thematic parts and examines protection of three-dimensional trade marks, graphical user interfaces, spare parts, protection of designs on the basis of use, priority issues under the Community design scheme, and cross-border copyright protection in Europe. It is clear and accessible, making it valuable for emerging and established scholars, students, practitioners, and policy makers.

Format: Hardback
Length: 584 pages
Publication date: 21 May 2021
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd

The Research Handbook on Design Law is a comprehensive and authoritative resource that provides a state-of-the-art overview of the field of international design law. Written by expert scholars and practitioners, this Handbook combines cutting-edge research with a practical approach, examining key trends and covering key cases, regional and national laws, and concepts of international design protection.

The Handbook is divided into five thematic parts, each addressing a different aspect of design law. Part I examines the foundations of design law, including the definition of design, the role of design in society, and the legal framework for design protection. Part II explores the establishment and enforcement of design protection, including the registration of designs, the enforcement of design rights, and the remedies available to design owners. Part III examines the protection of three-dimensional trade marks, graphical user interfaces, spare parts, and designs on the basis of use. Part IV covers priority issues under the Community design scheme, and Part V explores cross-border copyright protection in Europe.

One of the key strengths of the Handbook is its transnational and comparative approach. It compares the U.S. framework with the regime of the EU, and addresses issues relating to the Hague Agreement. This allows readers to gain a global perspective on design law and to understand how different legal systems interact with each other.

The Handbook is clear and accessible, making it suitable for emerging and established scholars and students of international design law. It also provides a key resource for practitioners and policy makers seeking to react and adapt to the rapid emergence of global developments.

In conclusion, the Research Handbook on Design Law is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the field of international design law. It provides a comprehensive and authoritative overview of the field, combining cutting-edge research with a practical approach. Its transnational and comparative approach allows readers to gain a global perspective on design law and to understand how different legal systems interact with each other. Whether you are a scholar, student, practitioner, or policy maker, this Handbook is essential reading.

Weight: 1262g
Dimension: 254 x 172 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781781955871