Now in its fifth editionTritton on Intellectual Property in Europe continues to provide leading authority on intellectual property law and rights protection in Europe. It offers unrivalled coverage and comprehensively analyses the law and legislation governing patents, trademarks, copyright, designs, and plant varieties. Written by an expert in the field, this book clarifies the European position in a fast-moving and dynamic area of law.



Tritton on Intellectual Property in Europe is the leading text for explaining the European position across the breadth of intellectual property law.

• Provides unrivalled depth of coverage of intellectual property law and rights protection at an international, regional, and European level.
  
  Adopts a thematic approach to address the law, legislation, and regulations governing patents, trademarks, copyright, designs, and plant varieties.
  
  Compares the European legal position with that of individual nations.
  
  Addresses not only substantive IP law but also practical subjects such as implementation, licensing, franchising, and joint ventures.
  
  Examines the relationship between intellectual property and the EU and the different international conventions designed to protect member states.
  
  Advises on the different kinds of ‘Euro’ defences available to IP actions.
  
  Looks at the relationship with competition law and its enforcement within the EU, including analysis of the essential components of Article 101 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.
  
  Includes a chapter on the enforcement of intellectual property rights and border controls.
  
  Defines dominant position and explains what might be constituted as an abuse.
  
  Covers issues of jurisdictional provisions and protective measures.

• Major update of the chapter on Jurisdiction, including online IPR infringement and Article 7(2) Recast Brussels Regulation
  
  Analysis of the changes to trade mark law brought about by the new EUTM Regulation and Directive
  
  Full update on “communication to the public” right, including analysis of the ECJ decisions in Reha Training & GS Media
  
  Looks at the “technical function” exception
  
  Detailed commentary on the Unitary Patent and UPC Agreement
  
  Review of the US Department of Justice 2017 Guidelines to Licensing of IPR
  
  Addresses Article 102, technical standard and FRAND licences, including a full review of Huawei v ZTE and Unwired Planet v Huawei
  
  Updates on European IP defences, including FAPL v Luxton
  
  Full review of all recent IP case law of ECJ