Kerly's Law of Trade Marks and Trade Names has provided expert guidance on all aspects of UK trade mark law since 1894. Through a mix of insightful commentary and up-to-date analysis of case law and legislation from the UK and Europe, it is the reference for the provision of clear and authoritative advice on trade mark law. The 16th edition saw a major update with the inclusion of three new chapters on topics including the average consumer, Brexit, and the defining characteristics of trade marks. It also analyses the highly significant European trade mark reforms – the greatest change to trade mark law for 20 years. This supplement captures all the developments in the law since the 16th Edition was prepared, including a review of all UK caselaw and the key judgments emanating from the General Court and the CJEU, as well as certain influential cases from overseas. The Skykick case is covered in full. It includes up to date versions of the Trade Marks Act and Rules, following the implementation of the 2015 Trade Mark Directive and other amendments. It also includes all the relevant EU Exit regulations which come into force on exit day.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Preface Table of Cases Table of Statutes Table of Statutory Instruments Table of European Legislation Table of Treaties and Conventions Chapter 1.Introduction and Future Developments Chapter 2. The Function(s) and Characteristics of a “Trade Mark” in EU Trade Mark Law Chapter 3. Average Consumer Chapter 4. Brexit Chapter 5. The UK Register of Trade Marks Chapter 6. Classification of Goods and Services Chapter 7. UK Registration Procedure Chapter 8. EU Trade Marks Chapter 9. The Madrid System Chapter 10. Absolute Grounds for Refusal of Registration Chapter 11. Relative Grounds for Refusal of Registration Chapter 12. Validity and Removal of Trade Marks from the Register Chapter 13. Geographical Indications and Appellations of Origin Chapter 14. Collective and Certification Marks Chapter 15. Dealings with Trade Marks Chapter 16. Infringement Chapter 17. Defences to Trade Mark Infringement Claims Chapter 18. Exhaustion Chapter 19. Competition Law and Trade Marks Chapter 20. The Action for Passing off Chapter 21. Trade Libel and Threats Chapter 22. Civil Proceedings for Trade Mark Infringement and Passing off Chapter 23. Evidence Chapter 24. Criminal Proceedings Chapter 25. Customs Powers and Procedures Chapter 26. Character and Celebrity Merchandising Chapter 27. Company and Business Names Chapter 28. The Internet Chapter 29. Human Rights and Trade Marks Appendices Part I. The UK Act and Rules Part II. The Trade Mark Directive Part III. EUTM Materials Part IV. Other European Materials Part V. Madrid Materials Part VI. International Treaties and Rules Part VII. Custom Materials