9780521833165 0521833167 hardback 0521540674 paperback 9780521540674 paperback 9780511113857 electronic book 9780511122071 electronic book 9780511614521 ebook 9781280160578 9786610160570 9780511115509 9780511114953
Alternate Call Number
F 192 BLA.I
Summary
"This book addresses several aspects of the law and economics of intellectual property rights (IPRs) that have been underanalyzed in the existing literature. It begins with a brief overview of patents, trade secrets, copyrights, and trademarks, and the enforcement and licensing of IPRs, focusing on the remedies available for infringement (injunctions, various forms of damages, and damages calculation issues); the standard of care (strict liability versus an intent- or negligence-based standard); and the rules for determining standing to sue and joinder of defendant for IPR violations"--Jacket.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 267-283) and index.
Formatted Contents Note
1. Introduction; 2. The law and economics of IPRs; 3. A general theory of damages rules; 4. Departures from the general theory; 5. Liability standards for IPRs; 6. Who is an infringer? 7. Who should be entitled to sue for infringement? 8. Calculating monetary damages; 9. Concluding remarks.
Introduction The law and economics of IPRs A general theory of damages rules Departures from the general theory Liability standards for IPRs Who is an infringer? Who should be entitled to sue for infringement? Calculating monetary damages Concluding remarks.
"This book addresses several aspects of the law and economics of intellectual property rights (IPRs) that have been underanalyzed in the existing literature. It begins with a brief overview of patents, trade secrets, copyrights, and trademarks, and the enforcement and licensing of IPRs, focusing on the remedies available for infringement (injunctions, various forms of damages, and damages calculation issues); the standard of care (strict liability versus an intent- or negligence-based standard); and the rules for determining standing to sue and joinder of defendant for IPR violations"--Jacket.