Intellectual Property Law in Ireland, 4th edition is a detailed guide to patents, copyright and trade mark law. It covers all relevant European legislation and traces its weaving into Irish law. It details European case law together with relevant case law from commonwealth countries, as well as detailing any Irish cases on the three areas and also covers design law. It outlines the workings of the patents, copyright and trade mark offices in Ireland. It is laid out in a practical and user-friendly way, with each section separate, but cross-referenced where necessary. Since the previous edition, only six years ago, there have been a number of fundamental changes to a number of aspects of intellectual property law, which make this new edition essential. The areas that have been expanded and updated in this edition include: - The voluminous European case law on IP issues arising since 2010 - The impact of the new EU TRade Mark Regulation No 2015/2424 - Supreme Court decisions on the law of passing off (McCambridge Ltd v Joseph Brennan Bakeries) and unregistered design rights (Karen Millen Fashions v Dunnes Stores) Along with these, the book looks to future and the developments on the horizon. It tracks the ongoing domestic copyright law and Digital Single Market, as well as discussing the potential benefits of the the Trade Secrets Directive (EU) 2016/943

This edition addresses all the major legislative changes to date, including the Family Law (Divorce) Act 1996, the Family Law Act 1995, and the Domestic Violence Act 1996. It deals in detail with property issues, adoption, guardianship and custody, and protection against spousal misconduct, as well as the major topics of divorce, separation and nullity. The work comprehensively describes the various financial and property orders (including property and pension adjustment orders) the courts may now make and this chapter, together with the chapter on matrimonial property, the family home and succession, is vital reading not only for family lawyers but also for conveyancing and commercial law practitioners.

Incorporating all legislative and case law developments since the last edition was published in 1997, this new edition covers all the main aspects of intellectual property law: copyright, trade marks, patents and design law.

This practice guide is designed to give apprentice solicitors a clear and thorough understanding of current intellectual property practice and procedure. It delves into the many areas of IP, such as trade marks, passing off, patents, copyright, databases, computer programs, industrial designs, domain names, licensing, and confidential information.

Introducing the practice and procedure of trade marks in Ireland and at the EU Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), this book steers clear of confusing legal jargon, explaining the main trade mark principles clearly and concisely. Several new chapters have been added to the Second Edition, addressing topics such as trade mark searching, online infringement and trade mark protection post-Brexit. Recent Irish legislation is also covered: - European Union (Trade Marks) Regulations 2018 (SI 561/2018) - Trade Marks (Amendment) Rules 2018 (SI 562/2018) - Trade Marks Act 1996 (Community Trade Mark) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (SI 563/2018) - Trade Marks (Amendment) Rules 2019 (SI 588/2019 and 628/2019) - Copyright and Other Intellectual Property Law Provisions Act 2019 - Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Act 2015 Notable authorities are also considered, such as: - Galway Free Range Eggs Ltd v O' Brien and Ors [2016] IEHC 249 - Nutrimedical BV & anor v Nualtra Ltd [2016] IEHC 261; [2017] IEHC 253 - Aldi v Dunnes Stores [2019] IESC 41 - Cartier International & Ors v British Sky Broadcasting Limited & Ors [2014] EWHC 3354 (Ch), [2016] EWCA Civ 658 and [2018] UKSC 28 - Sky Ltd & Ors v Skykick UK Ltd & Anor [2020] EWHC 990 (Ch) and [2021] EWCA Civ 1121 - Aviareto Ltd v Global Closing Room Ltd [2021] IEHC 377 This is an indispensable guide for lawyers, those working in the area of IP, candidates intending to sit the Trade Mark Agent exam at the Intellectual Property Office of Ireland, sole traders, entrepreneurs and anyone wanting to protect their brand. This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Intellectual Property and IT online service.

Intellectual Property Law by Eva Nagle is a new title that provides a comprehensive and focused guide to each of the subjects of intellectual property law. It aims to explain the principles encompassing copyright law, trademark law, patent law, the law of confidence and design law and to address the key case law, legislation, the most recent developments and the areas of controversy related to each subject in a clear and concise manner. The text also contains a comparative component, discussing relevant case law from other common law and EU jurisdictions. Get to grips with Intellectual Property Law with this new title. It: * Deals with the available defences and remedies in particular in relation to copyright law, trade mark infringement, passing off, and breach of confidence, * Walks you step by step through the trade mark registration process in Ireland and the EU. * Examines the absolute and relative grounds for a refusal to register a trademark * Provides a detailed examination of how the offence of Passing Off may be proved. * Includes direction on relevant practice and procedure in Intellectual Property Disputes. * Looks at the transnational dimension which is an increasingly common element of IP disputes. KEY FEATURES * Concise, clear and accessible - Helping you to quickly find the answers you need. * Discusses recent case law and changes in the area of Irish copyright legislation including; European Union (Copyright and Related Rights) Regulations, S.I. No. 59 of 2012. * Deals with the proposals for reform of Irish copyright law. * Discusses recent case law on trade marks and passing off before the Irish Courts. * Bring you up to date with analysis of contemporary issues including: The tension between freedom of expression/other fundamental rights and copyright law; The tension between freedom of expression and trade mark law; The issues of comparative advertising, keyword advertising and domain names in trade mark law; Personality and character rights in trade mark law; The protection of biotechnological inventions ; The role of morality in patent law. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Eva Nagle BL is a practicing barrister and lectures in the area of intellectual property law.