@article{23707, author = {Ruijsenaars, Heijo,}, url = {http://tind.wipo.int/record/23707}, title = {Character merchandising in Europe /}, abstract = {Although the commercial activity of merchandising - the use of names or images or other representative elements to enhance the promotion or sale of products or services - has been known for over a century, it is only since the latter years of the 20th century that it has been significant enough to merit treatment as a distinct subject of intellectual property law. Yet, to date, no specific law governing merchandising exists in any country. This book asks if such a law should exist-specifically, a uniform law at the international level.; The book focuses on the legal strategy and monitoring of.}, recid = {23707}, pages = {xii, 383 pages ;}, }