Offers a concise round-up of trade marks and passing, and is an ideal reference book and how-to-guide.

Focuses on the current law relating to the protection of registered trademarks and certain related rights. This includes registered trade marks, well-known trade marks, certification marks, collective marks, protested geographical origin indicators, international conventions, and passing off. There is clear explanation of the underlying principles and concepts with a breakdown of procedural matters, thereby helping to tie the different areas together. Individual topics covered include: Kit-Kat - when can 3D shape marks benefit from ‘acquired distinctiveness’? Whether colours may form part of 3D shape marks - Louboutin Infringement by ‘wrong way round’ confusion Limitations on the own-name defence Calculation of damages, and the availability of blocking injunctions This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Intellectual Property and IT online service.

"Now in its fifth edition, this has become a loyal companion and has been informing users since I was a young lad." - MARQUES Class 46