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.
Dr Liam Sunner is Lecturer (Education) in Law and Technology at Queen’s University, School of Law, Belfast. His research explores the intersection of intellectual property (IP) rights and human rights, and how this is centred and shaped by the development of the European Union’s External Action Policy. He also maintains an active interest in the related developments surrounding the areas of law, technology, and cultural rights.
Introduction
• Chapter 1: A Brief Introduction to Intellectual Property
Part I: Copyright
• Chapter 2: Introduction to Copyright Law
• Chapter 3: Copyright, Authorship, Ownership and Protected Works
• Chapter 4: Copyright Enforcement, Infringement, and Remedies
• Chapter 5: Copyright Limitations and Defences
• Chapter 6: Copyright and the Future
Pat II: Patents
• Chapter 7: Introduction to Patent Law
• Chapter 8: Patentability
• Chapter 9: Patent Enforcement, Infringement, and Remedies
• Chapter 10: Patentability Limitations and Defences
• Chapter 11: Patent Law and the Future
Part III: Trademark
• Chapter 12: Introduction to Trademark Law
• Chapter 13: Trademark Registration
• Chapter 14: Trademark Refusal of Registration
• Chapter 15: Trademark Enforcement, Infringement, and Remedies
• Chapter 16: Trademark and the Future
Part IV: Other areas of Intellectual Property
• Chapter 17: Geographical Indications
• Chapter 18: Industrial Designs
• Chapter 19: Passing Off
• Chapter 20: Personality Rights
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