@article{40997,
      note = {Includes index.},
      author = {Kur, Annette., and G. Dinwoodie,},
      url = {http://tind.wipo.int/record/40997},
      title = {The EU Design Approach: A Global Appraisal.},
      abstract = {EU legislation for the protection of designs has been  described as a ‘third way’ in contrast to traditional  concepts of design protection. This book provides a  thorough appraisal of the EU’s unique Design Approach;  assessing its formation, development and impact over the  past decade.  The EU Design Approach explores the rationale  behind the creation of the Approach; including  contributions from two leading EU scholars who were  involved in its conception. The contributing authors  provide an assessment of the impact that the Design  Approach has had on present EU laws, national law systems  and adjacent areas of law including copyright and  competition law. Chapters also explore more problematic  issues associated with the Approach such as: the role of  design law in the wider EU framework for the protection of  product shapes, and the balancing of interests between  rights holders and users. Overall, this book demonstrates  that the Design Approach has been largely successful in its  aims despite there being some ongoing points of contention.   IP scholars will find this book to be a valuable resource  of historical and comparative analysis. Practicing IP  lawyers and policy makers will also benefit from the  inclusion of up-to-date EU and national case law.},
      recid = {40997},
      pages = {1 online resource (296 pages)},
}