TY - GEN N2 - 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. AB - 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. T1 - Character merchandising in Europe / AU - Ruijsenaars, Heijo, CN - KJC2792 ID - 23707 KW - Competition, Unfair KW - Character merchandising KW - Trademarks KW - Character merchandising. KW - Merchandise licensing KW - Intellectual property KW - Copyright KW - Marques de commerce KW - Droit d'auteur KW - Propriété intellectuelle KW - Concurrence déloyale KW - Licences d'exploitation SN - 9041199128 TI - Character merchandising in Europe / ER -