The CITMA & CIPA Trade Mark Handbook

Describes how to register a trade mark and covers post-registration matters and the relevant aspects of the European and international law of trade marks. Each chapter provides commentary on a specific of trade mark law, with a special emphasis on what is done in day-to-day practice.

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Companies regard trade marks as being amongst their most valuable assets, and need to ensure they are fully protected. The Trade Mark Handbook provides a detailed description of the law and practice relating to trademarks, and of the relevant aspects of European and international law. The handbook: * Describes in detail how to register and protect a trade mark, and explains such key issues as renewal and restoration, licensing copyright and trade marks and competition law * Provides coverage of the European Community Trade Mark * Contains coverage of all the relevant statutes and treaties * Sets out court procedures for trade mark cases * Provides guidance on how to use a trade mark and how to manage a trade mark portfolio successfully * Is updated with two releases a year